Models Salary in New York
Models in New York earn a median of $107,280 a year, +121% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +121% ($48,470)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,720; the top 10% earn over $213,740. Nationally the range is $34,190 to $131,470.
States ranked near New York
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Models pay in New York
How much do models make in New York?
The median is $107,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,720 and the top 10% earn over $213,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for models?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 16 (+121% vs. the national median of $48,470). Living costs are not included.