Models Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,510 -45% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $69,150
National median $89,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $47,810
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $53,060
    90th
    $69,150

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Models salary vs area income 57% Median Models salary is 43% 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,820
    Cashiers $29,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,570
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $83,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Models make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Models in Dallas, TX is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.43 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Models salaries?

    The median Models salary in Dallas, TX is 45% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Models (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,810.