Models pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,320 or more. The middle half of models in Miami earn between $34,190 and $99,320.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $99KMedian
- $99K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,330 | $5,861 | $33.81 |
| Median | $99,320 | $8,277 | $47.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,190 | $2,849 | $16.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,320 | $8,277 | $47.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Models salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $70,330, a single filer in Miami takes home about $58,307 a year, or $4,859 a month and $2,243 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for models? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $70,330 buys what about $61,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Models salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$46,570
- Philadelphia, PA$43,500
- St. Louis, MO$38,600
- New York, NY$109,200
- Dallas, TX$92,410
- Chicago, IL$82,850
Highest-paying cities for models
Rochester, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($155,500).
- Rochester, NY$155,500
- Los Angeles, CA$111,390
- New York, NY$109,200
- Anchorage, AK$93,590
- Dallas, TX$92,410
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Models salary in Miami: questions
How much do models make an hour in Miami?
$33.81 an hour on average, and $47.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level models salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the models take-home pay in Miami?
About $58,307 a year ($4,859 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,330. Florida has no state income tax.
Do models earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($108,095).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9012; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.2%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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