The median annual wage for Models in Illinois is $46,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,690.
Pay spans roughly $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $49,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.58 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as models in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $46,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.58 |
| 10th percentile | $35,360 |
| 90th percentile | $49,950 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.