The median annual wage for Models in California is $62,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,760.
Pay spans roughly $34,140 at the 10th percentile to $126,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.00 per hour. An estimated 880 people work as models in California.
| Median (annual) | $62,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.00 |
| 10th percentile | $34,140 |
| 90th percentile | $126,340 |
| Employment | 880 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.