DOL Median (California)
$149,760
vs National
-28%
National: $208,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$149,760
-28% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$208,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Models in California earns $149,760 in nominal terms, which is 28% below the national average of $208,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NO TIES MANAGEMENT, LLC | $728,000 | 2 |
| HEINZ HOLBA MODEL MANAGEMENT | $520,000 | 2 |
| PHOTOGENICS LLC | $520,000 | 2 |
| CHAMPAGNE TROTT MANAGEMENT, LLC | $416,000 | 1 |
| NOUS MODEL MANAGEMENT INC. | $260,000 | 2 |
| THE INDUSTRY GROUP USA, LLC | $208,000 | 1 |
| NEXT TALENT MANAGEMENT | $208,000 | 1 |
| PINKERTON MODEL & TALENT CO. LLC | $208,000 | 1 |
| HERMES INNOVATIONS LLC | $149,760 | 2 |
| LOOK MODEL AGENCY | $145,600 | 1 |
| AMERICAN APPAREL (USA) LLC | $104,000 | 1 |
| RAGAZA LC MODELS | $48,568 | 2 |
| CAMERON TALENT & MODELING AGENCY,LLC | $40,000 | 2 |
| WUNDER INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $33,280 | 4 |
| MURPHY ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS LLC | $31,845 | 2 |
| TSUNAMI MEDTECH LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Mercator, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| KEONI HO | N/A | 2 |
| AMUSE GROUP USA, INC. | N/A | 2 |
| WUNER INTERNATIONAL, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Models
San Diego, CA · $728,000POMPANO BEACH, FL · $520,000Culver City, CA · $364,000Los Angeles, CA · $312,000OLDWICK, NJ · $208,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Models make in California?
The median Models salary in California is $149,760 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Models?
A Models in California earns 28% less than the national median of $208,000, or $108,130 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.