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
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 about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fashion designers but more than hairdressers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fashion designer salary | $76K |
| Interior designer salary | $57K |
| Model salary | $32K |
| Costume attendant salary | $43K |
| Aesthetician salary | $37K |
| Tailor salary | $33K |
| Hairdresser salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)