Model Makers (Wood) Salary by State
The national median pay for model makers (wood) is $56,550 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,900 in Ohio to $35,900 in Ohio.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,800
- 25th percentile
- $37,660
- Median
- $56,550
- 75th percentile
- $87,150
- Top 10%
- $98,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 280 jobs.
Median pay in 1 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $35,900 | −37% | $34,800 | $37,330 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Model Makers (Wood) salary questions
Which state pays model makers (wood) the most?
Ohio, with a median of $35,900 a year (−37% vs. the national median of $56,550). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays model makers (wood) the least?
Ohio, with a median of $35,900 a year (−37% vs. national).
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.