California

Models Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$72,810
+11.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$35.01
 
10th Percentile
$35,400
Entry level
90th Percentile
$131,470
Senior level
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Salary Range

Models in California earn between $35,400 and $131,470, with a mean of $72,810. The national average for this role is $65,051.

$72,810 mean
10th Percentile$35,40090th Percentile$131,470

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$72,810
National Average$65,051
New York$116,450
Arizona$87,790
Illinois$80,460
Florida$65,990
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.