SOC 51-7031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Model Makers, Wood — Ohio
Ohio
Median pay in Ohio is $35,900 a year, 36.5% under the national median of $56,550 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Ohio is $35,900 a year, 36.5% under the national median of $56,550 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,800 and $36,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,800 and the ninetieth at $37,330.
Among the 1 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 714th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $34,800 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,900 | −36.5% |
| 75th | $36,660 | −35.2% |
| 90th | $37,330 | −34.0% |
| Mean | $35,990 | −36.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,900 goes as far as $38,685 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,685US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,900 a year, 36.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,800 to $37,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 1 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Model Makers, Wood in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $35,900, or $17.26 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,550, so pay in Ohio is 36.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $37,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data