Model earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level model earnings begin at:

$25.63 per hour

$53,320 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level model earnings begin at:

$18.47 per hour

$38,420 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level model earnings begin at:

$11.43 per hour

$23,770 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level model earnings begin at:

$11.42 per hour

$23,760 per year

10th percentile

Starting level model earnings begin at:

$11.42 per hour

$23,760 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 6% less than similar careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make less than estheticians but more than nail technicians.

Career Median Salary
Esthetician salary $44K
Spa manager salary $44K
Hairdresser salary $37K
Tailor salary $36K
Model salary $24K
Sewing machine operator salary $30K
Sewer salary $29K
Nail technician salary $25K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)