The average wage for a model in the United States is around $15.34 per hour.
Avg Wage
Models earn an average hourly wage of $15.34.
Salaries typically start from $12.00 per hour and go up to $59.97 per hour.
20% below national average Updated in 2020
Model earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level model earnings begin at:
$59.97 per hour
$124,730 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level model earnings begin at:
$23.43 per hour
$48,730 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level model earnings begin at:
$15.34 per hour
$31,910 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level model earnings begin at:
$12.33 per hour
$25,660 per year
10th percentile
Starting level model earnings begin at:
$12.00 per hour
$24,970 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Model salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $99,667 |
| New Jersey | $52,540 |
| Ohio | $45,660 |
| Texas | $38,930 |
| Oregon | $37,600 |
| Wisconsin | $37,590 |
| California | $37,380 |
| Florida | $35,680 |
| Maryland | $34,740 |
| New York | $34,720 |
| Washington | $34,000 |
| Idaho | $31,200 |
| Illinois | $29,610 |
| Virginia | $27,000 |
| Arizona | $26,050 |
| Massachusetts | $23,770 |
| Tennessee | $18,450 |
| Iowa | $18,200 |
How do model salaries compare to similar careers?
Models earn 15% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fashion designers but more than sewers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fashion designer salary | $76K |
| Model salary | $32K |
| Esthetician salary | $37K |
| Tailor salary | $33K |
| Hairdresser salary | $27K |
| Sewer salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)