SOC 41-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Models — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
In Miami, FL the median wage for Models reaches $99,320 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Miami, FL the median wage for Models reaches $99,320 a year. That is 104.9% more than the national median of $48,470. Pay ranges from under $34,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,190 to $99,320.
Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | −29.5% |
| 25th | $34,190 | −29.5% |
| Median (50th) | $99,320 | +104.9% |
| 75th | $99,320 | +104.9% |
| 90th | $99,320 | +104.9% |
| Mean | $70,330 | +45.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $99,320 buys what $96,054 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 98.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,054US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,320 a year, 104.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,190 to $99,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Models in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $99,320, or $47.75 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 Miami, FL is 104.9% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $99,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,190 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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