SOC 41-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Models — Arizona
Arizona
At $109,910 a year, the median wage for Models in Arizona sits 126.8% above the national figure of $48,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $109,910 a year, the median wage for Models in Arizona sits 126.8% above the national figure of $48,470. Half of workers earn between $36,920 and $109,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,050 and the ninetieth at $109,920.
Among the 16 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 74th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $36,920 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $109,910 | +126.8% |
| 75th | $109,920 | +126.8% |
| 90th | $109,920 | +126.8% |
| Mean | $87,790 | +81.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $109,910 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$109,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,146US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,910 a year, 126.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,050 to $109,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 16 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Models in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $109,910, or $52.84 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 $48,470, so pay in Arizona is 126.8% higher. 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 Arizona earns more than $109,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,050 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.
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