The average salary for a model maker in California is around $67,410 per year.
Avg Salary
Model makers earn an average yearly salary of $67,410.
Wages typically start from $49,770 and go up to $82,710.
15% below national average Updated in 2020
Model maker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level model maker earnings begin at:
$39.77 per hour
$82,710 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level model maker earnings begin at:
$37.00 per hour
$76,950 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level model maker earnings begin at:
$32.41 per hour
$67,410 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level model maker earnings begin at:
$27.59 per hour
$57,390 per year
10th percentile
Starting level model maker earnings begin at:
$23.93 per hour
$49,770 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Model maker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $77,000 |
| Michigan | $71,880 |
| California | $67,410 |
| Georgia | $49,200 |
| New York | $42,630 |
| Tennessee | $38,810 |
| Wisconsin | $36,730 |
| North Carolina | $34,170 |
| South Carolina | $19,410 |
How do model maker salaries compare to similar careers?
Model makers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than interior designers but more than drywall installers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Interior designer salary | $65K |
| Pipefitter salary | $62K |
| Plumber salary | $62K |
| Ironworker salary | $69K |
| Graphic designer salary | $62K |
| Model maker salary | $67K |
| Carpenter salary | $61K |
| Drafter salary | $62K |
| HVAC technician salary | $60K |
| Drywall installer salary | $56K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)