Model earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level model earnings begin at:

$23.03 per hour

$47,910 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level model earnings begin at:

$18.89 per hour

$39,300 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level model earnings begin at:

$16.35 per hour

$34,000 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level model earnings begin at:

$13.44 per hour

$27,960 per year

10th percentile

Starting level model earnings begin at:

$10.93 per hour

$22,740 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Model salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Pennsylvania $99,667
New Jersey $60,520
California $57,400
Illinois $53,280
Maryland $47,170
Texas $46,840
Florida $45,900
Virginia $45,720
Rhode Island $45,060
Oregon $42,880
Ohio $42,550
Nebraska $41,600
New Hampshire $39,890
Wisconsin $37,590
Missouri $34,610
Washington $34,000
Idaho $31,200
Massachusetts $23,770
Tennessee $18,450
Iowa $18,200
Georgia $15,080
Arizona $109,910
New York $107,280

How do model salaries compare to similar careers?

Models earn about the same as related careers in Washington. On average, they make less than spa managers but more than nail technicians.

Career Median Salary
Spa manager salary $41K
Esthetician salary $36K
Hairdresser salary $30K
Model salary $34K
Tailor salary $30K
Sewing machine operator salary $29K
Nail technician salary $29K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)