Model Maker

October 30, 2016

Model Maker Job Description

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Medical Appliance Technicians Construct, fit, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, artificial limbs, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances. Potters Mold clay into ware as clay revolves on potter’s wheel.

Model Maker Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Model Maker is $52457 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $80000. The lowest salary reported was $28984. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Model Maker is $26.09 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $39.78. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.41. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Model Maker are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $100 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Model Maker. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York – n/a
Wisconsin – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Model Maker. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Milwaukee, Wisconsin –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Model Maker from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $52457 while in 2007 it was just $48647.71

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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19%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 81% of Model Makers were males while 19% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Model Maker, Metal and Plastic
$33,955 – $78,334

Future Jobs

Model Maker, Metal and Plastic
$33,955 – $78,334