Model Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$42,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $48,470
State Rank
#11 of 16
40 employed here

How much does a Model make in Oregon?

A Model working in Oregon earns a median salary of $42,880 per year, or about $20.62 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $48,470 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $33,450 while the top 10% make $45,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,890 and $42,910 a year.

Model salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,450$16.08
25th percentile (early career)$36,890$17.74
50th percentile (median)$42,880$20.62
75th percentile (experienced)$42,910$20.63
90th percentile (top earners)$45,720$21.98

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 11th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($42,880) 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 Oregon?
The median Model salary in Oregon is $42,880 per year, or about $20.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,450 at the entry level to $45,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Models about 12% less than the national median of $48,470. Oregon ranks 11th out of 16 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Models?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $42,880 a year. About 40 Models are employed in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.