Best States for Models

Ranked by the Career Atlas Opportunity Score, not raw pay — a high-paying state with few jobs or a high cost of living can rank below a more balanced one.

1. 1California54.3 / 100
2. 2Florida40.3 / 100
3. 3Ohio37.3 / 100
4. 4Illinois36.3 / 100
5. 5Maryland22 / 100
6. 6Georgia20 / 100
7. 7Virginia18.7 / 100
8. 8Oregon17 / 100

Also see highest-paying states (ranked by salary alone).