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3D Modeler salary
Average 3d modeler salary
$75,946
How much does a 3d modeler make?
The average 3d modeler salary in the United States is $75,946. 3d modeler salaries typically range between $50,000 and $114,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for 3d modelers is $36.51 per hour.
3d modeler salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. 3d modelers earn the highest average salary in Nevada.
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Where can a 3D Modeler earn more?
3D Modeler salary estimates from across the web
Average 3d modeler salary by state
Highest paying states for 3d modelers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $112,744 | $54.20 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $114,040 | $54.83 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $113,271 | $54.46 |
| 4 | California | $104,693 | $50.33 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $108,992 | $52.40 |
| 6 | Washington | $98,459 | $47.34 |
| 7 | Delaware | $110,817 | $53.28 |
| 8 | New York | $93,984 | $45.18 |
| 9 | Nevada | $127,767 | $61.43 |
| 10 | Idaho | $85,570 | $41.14 |
| 11 | Maryland | $94,576 | $45.47 |
| 12 | Oregon | $78,971 | $37.97 |
| 13 | Maine | $81,095 | $38.99 |
| 14 | Michigan | $78,636 | $37.81 |
| 15 | Illinois | $82,276 | $39.56 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $78,403 | $37.69 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $78,075 | $37.54 |
| 18 | Iowa | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 19 | Virginia | $77,053 | $37.04 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $78,135 | $37.56 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $75,311 | $36.21 |
| 22 | Kansas | $73,585 | $35.38 |
| 23 | Utah | $67,243 | $32.33 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $66,014 | $31.74 |
| 25 | Vermont | $68,661 | $33.01 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $72,778 | $34.99 |
| 27 | Colorado | $72,024 | $34.63 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $55,849 | $26.85 |
| 29 | Indiana | $73,581 | $35.38 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $69,846 | $33.58 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $73,972 | $35.56 |
| 32 | Alaska | $65,051 | $31.27 |
| 33 | Arizona | $68,563 | $32.96 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $67,674 | $32.54 |
| 35 | Texas | $56,987 | $27.40 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $54,169 | $26.04 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $67,338 | $32.37 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $56,174 | $27.01 |
| 39 | Georgia | $51,078 | $24.56 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $55,034 | $26.46 |
| 41 | Florida | $56,191 | $27.01 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $51,301 | $24.66 |
| 43 | Alabama | $49,453 | $23.78 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $39,479 | $18.98 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $44,620 | $21.45 |
| 46 | Ohio | $48,040 | $23.10 |
| 47 | Missouri | $50,631 | $24.34 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $48,392 | $23.27 |
| 49 | Montana | $49,116 | $23.61 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $41,970 | $20.18 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $41,465 | $19.94 |
Highest paying cities for 3d modelers
The highest-paying cities for 3d modelers are San Francisco, CA, Nashua, NH, and Greenwich, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $117,269 | $56.38 |
| 2 | Nashua, NH | $113,217 | $54.43 |
| 3 | Greenwich, CT | $112,950 | $54.30 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $99,073 | $47.63 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $94,133 | $45.26 |
| 6 | Portland, ME | $81,529 | $39.20 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $79,957 | $38.44 |
| 8 | Sterling, VA | $78,745 | $37.86 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $73,354 | $35.27 |
| 10 | Mesa, AZ | $68,408 | $32.89 |
| 11 | Lebanon, TN | $68,026 | $32.70 |
| 12 | Salt Lake City, UT | $66,855 | $32.14 |
| 13 | Lubbock, TX | $59,490 | $28.60 |
| 14 | Tampa, FL | $56,975 | $27.39 |
| 15 | Milford, MA | $54,209 | $26.06 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $51,394 | $24.71 |
| 17 | Huntsville, AL | $50,329 | $24.20 |
| 18 | Charleston, SC | $40,610 | $19.52 |
3D Modeler salary details
A 3d modeler's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $114,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a 3d modeler's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $114,000 | $9,500 | $55 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,000 | $7,833 | $45 |
| Average | $75,946 | $6,329 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
Highest paying 3d modeler jobs
The highest paying types of 3d modelers are interactive designer, visual designer, and animator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | $68,690 | $5,724 | $33.02 | 3,870 |
| Interactive Designer | $97,929 | $8,161 | $47.08 | 48,136 |
| Graphic Designer/Production | $48,619 | $4,052 | $23.37 | 95,831 |
| Graphic Artist | $54,900 | $4,575 | $26.39 | 8,752 |
| Graphic Designer Internship | $35,800 | $2,983 | $17.21 | 93,292 |
| Graphic Designer, Marketing | $48,763 | $4,064 | $23.44 | 115,113 |
Top companies hiring 3d modelers now:
Which companies pay 3d modelers the most?
3d modeler salaries at Apple and Zoox are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average 3d modeler salary at companies like The Walt Disney Company and RH are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | $144,320 | $69.38 |
| 2 | Zoox | $135,770 | $65.27 |
| 3 | The Walt Disney Company | $119,129 | $57.27 |
| 4 | RH | $117,431 | $56.46 |
| 5 | Walmart | $105,574 | $50.76 |
| 6 | ZeniMax Media | $95,705 | $46.01 |
| 7 | Blue Sky Studios | $91,141 | $43.82 |
| 8 | Milton CAT | $86,626 | $41.65 |
| 9 | Nucor | $84,619 | $40.68 |
| 10 | Belcan | $83,053 | $39.93 |
| 11 | Empire Cat | $82,112 | $39.48 |
| 12 | Arcosa | $80,406 | $38.66 |
| 13 | Arconic | $76,632 | $36.84 |
| 14 | Robert Half | $75,923 | $36.50 |
| 15 | Sargent Electric | $74,826 | $35.97 |
| 16 | Integration Innovation | $71,322 | $34.29 |
| 17 | AZZ | $69,359 | $33.35 |
| 18 | Environmental Tectonics | $68,848 | $33.10 |
| 19 | Leidos | $66,219 | $31.84 |
| 20 | Cyient | $65,831 | $31.65 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
3D Modeler salary trends
The average 3d modeler salary has risen by $16,489 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average 3d modeler earned $59,457 annually, but today, they earn $75,946 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for 3d modelers over the last decade.
Compare 3d modeler salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average 3d modeler salary over time
Compare 3d modeler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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3D Modeler salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,900 | $36.51 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $73,600 | $35.37 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $70,900 | $34.08 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $68,900 | $33.14 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | $63,800 | $30.69 | +2.0% |
Recently added 3d modeler salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nucor Corporation | 3D Modeler/Steel Detailer 1 | Brigham City, UT | 12/11/2024 | $45,831 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | 3D Tissue Model Co-Op (16139) | Ridgefield, CT | 10/19/2024 | $41,740 |
| Westone Laboratories | SLA 3D Modeler | Colorado Springs, CO | 10/18/2024 | $33,392 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | 3D CAD Modeler | Dahlgren, VA | 10/17/2024 | $60,300 |
| Fraternity, Inc. | 3D Tissue Model Co-Op | Danbury, CT | 10/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Bioct Innovation Commons | 3D Tissue Model Co-Op | Noank, CT | 10/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Iamag | 3D Modeler Opportunity for | San Jose, CA | 10/06/2024 | $122 |
| Best Cam Job | Remote Modeling for Females | Memphis, TN | 09/21/2024 | $104,350 |
| Odlortho | 3D Modeler (On-Site) | Buffalo, NY | 09/10/2024 | $39,653 |
| Best Cam Job | Remote Modeling for Females | Memphis, TN | 07/23/2024 | $104,350 |
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