SOC 41-9012 · Sales and Related Occupations
Models wages by metro
National median annual wage
$48,470
- 10th percentile
- $34,190
- 25th percentile
- $35,710
- Median
- $48,470
- 75th percentile
- $99,320
- 90th percentile
- $131,470
- Mean
- $72,800
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,780.
That median is 4.9% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 50 | $46,790 | $208,000 | $208,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 400 | $64,330 | $109,820 | $169,850 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Not available | $50,290 | $107,280 | $160,920 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Not available | $34,190 | $99,320 | $99,320 |
| Anchorage, AK | 40 | $50,820 | $81,520 | $143,990 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 50 | $45,330 | $53,700 | $156,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Not available | $43,550 | $51,150 | $171,460 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Not available | $34,320 | $48,570 | $113,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 30 | $44,260 | $47,170 | $47,170 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Not available | $45,060 | $45,060 | $55,190 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | Not available | $28,740 | $34,610 | $48,970 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Not available | $34,330 | $34,330 | $56,520 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 400 | $64,330 | $109,820 | $169,850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 50 | $45,330 | $53,700 | $156,000 |
| Rochester, NY | 50 | $46,790 | $208,000 | $208,000 |
| Anchorage, AK | 40 | $50,820 | $81,520 | $143,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 30 | $44,260 | $47,170 | $47,170 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Not available | $35,050 | $109,910 | $109,920 |
| New York | Not available | $44,720 | $107,280 | $213,740 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $50,290 | $60,520 | $117,070 |
| California | 990 | $35,400 | $57,400 | $131,470 |
| Illinois | 60 | $36,450 | $53,280 | $156,000 |
| Maryland | 40 | $40,980 | $47,170 | $47,170 |
| Texas | Not available | $29,010 | $46,840 | $72,850 |
| Florida | 620 | $34,190 | $45,900 | $99,320 |
| Virginia | 40 | $31,910 | $45,720 | $48,820 |
| Rhode Island | Not available | $45,060 | $45,060 | $45,070 |
| Oregon | 40 | $33,450 | $42,880 | $45,720 |
| Ohio | 120 | $31,990 | $42,550 | $67,790 |
| Nebraska | Not available | $40,730 | $41,600 | $42,790 |
| New Hampshire | Not available | $35,080 | $39,890 | $46,840 |
| Missouri | Not available | $28,600 | $34,610 | $45,380 |
| Georgia | 130 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $55,790 |
Other sales and related occupations
- Retail Salespersons
- Cashiers
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Counter and Rental Clerks
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Models?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Models is $48,470. Employment is 3,780.
How does Models pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Models is 4.9% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Models?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Rochester, NY is highest on this page's list at $208,000.