Highest-Paying States for Models
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Arizona$109,910
- 2New York$107,280
- 3New Jersey$60,520
- 4California$57,400
- 5Illinois$53,280
- 6Maryland$47,170
- 7Texas$46,840
- 8Florida$45,900
- 9Virginia$45,720
- 10Rhode Island$45,060
- 11Oregon$42,880
- 12Ohio$42,550
- 13Nebraska$41,600
- 14New Hampshire$39,890
- 15Missouri$34,610