Model Maker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A model maker earns a median of $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $63,670. About 280 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $56,550
- Gross pay
- $2,175.00
- Federal income tax
- −$177.15
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$134.85
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$31.54
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,831.46
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $56,550
- Federal
- $4,606
- FICA
- $4,326
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $47,618
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Model Makers, Wood. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-7031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model maker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.19; the average is $30.61.
What is the salary range for a model maker?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,800 and the top 10% earn over $98,050 a year.
How much is $56,550 after taxes?
About $47,618 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $45,450 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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