Model Maker, Wood Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Model Makers, Wood — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$56,550
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$98,050
entry level starts ~$34,800
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · — employed

How much does a Model Maker, Wood make?

The median pay for a Model Maker, Wood in the United States is $56,550 per year — about $27.19 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,800, while the most experienced Model Makers, Wood in the top 10% earn $98,050.

That is $4,840 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Model Maker, Wood salary range by percentile

Half of all Model Makers, Wood earn between $37,660 and $87,150 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,800$16.73
25th percentile (early career)$37,660$18.11
50th percentile (median)$56,550$27.19
75th percentile (experienced)$87,150$41.90
90th percentile (top earners)$98,050$47.14

Highest-paying states for Model Maker, Wood

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Ohio$35,900$17.26-37%

Model Maker, Wood salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 1 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

Employment counts for this occupation are relatively small in official BLS estimates. The mean (average) wage is $63,670 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Model Maker, Wood make in the United States?
The median Model Maker, Wood salary in the United States is $56,550 per year, or about $27.19 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,800, while the top 10% of earners make $98,050 or more.
How does Model Maker, Wood pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Model Maker, Wood median of $56,550 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Model Makers, Wood the most?
Ohio is the highest-paying state for Model Makers, Wood, with a median salary of $35,900 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Model Maker, Wood?
Becoming a Model Maker, Wood typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.