Models Salary in New Jersey
Models in New Jersey earn a median of $60,520 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($48,470)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,290; the top 10% earn over $117,070. Nationally the range is $34,190 to $131,470.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Talent Directors$119,840 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
Models pay in New Jersey
How much do models make in New Jersey?
The median is $60,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,290 and the top 10% earn over $117,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for models?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 16 (+25% vs. the national median of $48,470). Living costs are not included.