Model Makers, Wood Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for model makers, woods across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Ohio$35,990
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Ohio$35,990
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $35,990 | $35,900 | $17 | -43.5% | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing model makers, woods (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $95,990 | $96,300 | 50 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $95,990 | $96,300 | 50 |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $95,990 | $96,300 | 50 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $95,990 | $96,300 | 50 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $95,990 | $96,300 | 50 |
| 6 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $56,550 | $63,670 | 280 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $48,900 | $55,740 | 220 |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $43,780 | $48,700 | 190 |
| 9 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $38,710 | $48,180 | 150 |
| 10 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $38,710 | $48,180 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do model makers, wood make in the U.S.?
The median model makers, wood salary in the United States is $56,550 per year (mean $63,670), and about 80% earn between $34,800 and $98,050.
How much do model makers, wood make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,670 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays model makers, wood the most?
Ohio has the highest average pay for model makers, wood at $35,990 per year (median $35,900).
What is the job outlook for model makers, wood?
Employment is projected to change -4.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 100 openings per year.