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How much does a model make in St. Louis?

$34,610a year

Median yearly pay for models in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.64 an hour or $2,884 a month.

Hourly
$16.64
Vs. national median
-29%
Rank among cities
11 of 12
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,740Median: $34,610Highest 10%: $48,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,740$13.82
25th$29,120$14.00
Median$34,610$16.64
75th$38,480$18.50
90th$48,970$23.54

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for models.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sales Engineer$102,900
Sales Representative$94,840
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$85,490
Security$79,300
Sales Representative$64,590
Advertising Sales Agent$64,070
Real Estate Broker$63,210
Insurance Sales Agent$62,080
Sales Representatives of Service$60,860
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,020
Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a model make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.64 ($34,610 a year).

Do models make more in St. Louis than the national average?

No: $34,610 against $48,470 nationally, 29% less.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $34,610, so St. Louis pays 0% more.

Where does St. Louis rank for model pay?

11 of 12 metro areas with data.

How much does a model make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,970 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.