Model Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Models in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$47,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $48,470
State Rank
#6 of 16
40 employed here

How much does a Model make in Maryland?

Models in Maryland take home a median of $47,170 annually — roughly $22.68 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $48,470.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $40,980 while the top 10% make $47,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,880 and $47,170 a year.

Model salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,980$19.70
25th percentile (early career)$43,880$21.10
50th percentile (median)$47,170$22.68
75th percentile (experienced)$47,170$22.68
90th percentile (top earners)$47,170$22.68

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 6th out of 16 states and territories for Model pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Arizona$109,910
2New York$107,280
3New Jersey$60,520
4California$57,400
5Illinois$53,280

Working as a Model in Maryland

Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Models in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($47,170) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Model make in Maryland?
The median Model salary in Maryland is $47,170 per year, or about $22.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,980 at the entry level to $47,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Models about 3% less than the national median of $48,470. Maryland ranks 6th out of 16 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Models?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,170 a year. About 40 Models are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.