Models Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,080 -51% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $28,730
90th percentile $79,380
National median $89,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,730
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $44,080
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $79,380

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Models salary vs area income 64% Median Models salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Models

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $208,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,320
    New York $89,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,990
    Anchorage, AK $81,520
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,310

    Nearby metros — Models salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $39,310
    Akron, OH $38,830

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Models make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Models in Cleveland, OH is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Models salaries?

    The median Models salary in Cleveland, OH is 51% below the national median of $89,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Models in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Models (10th percentile) earn around $28,730 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.