Models Salary by City (2026)
10 metro areas · National average: $61,180 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Models salaries across 10 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $92,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $69,850 |
| Chicago, IL | $55,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $54,530 |
| Washington, DC | $54,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $53,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $53,130 |
| Akron, OH | $44,730 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,490 |