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Clay modeler salary

Average clay modeler salary

$45,282

$21.77 hourly rate

Entry-level clay modeler salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Clay Modeler Salaries

The average salary for a Clay Modeler in the United States is $45,282 annually or $22 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and industry specialization. For instance, experienced modelers working in high-demand areas may earn notably more than those just starting out.

Salary Insights by State

States with the highest salaries for Clay Modelers often include California, New York, and Texas, reflecting the concentration of industries that require skilled artisans. Additionally, as modelers gain more experience, they typically see a rise in their earnings. For example, entry-level positions may start around $35,000, while seasoned professionals can command salaries exceeding $60,000.

Career Opportunities

Clay Modelers can find opportunities in various sectors, including animation, industrial design, and film production. Understanding regional salary differences and industry demands can help aspiring modelers make informed career choices. Explore job listings and salary estimates to better understand your potential earnings in this creative field.

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Where can a Clay Modeler earn more?

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Newark, CA$51,203
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Tesla$113,888
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Clay modeler salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level clay modeler$43,500$20.91
Mid-level clay modeler$51,100$24.55
Senior-level clay modeler$46,500$22.36

Clay modeler salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for a clay modeler typically falls between $45,282 and $97,166.
zippia
$45,282yearly
glassdoor[1]
$85,465yearly
Salary.com[2]
$89,739yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$97,166yearly
payscale[4]
$80,000yearly
SalaryExpert[5]
$63,044yearly

Average clay modeler salary by state

The highest-paying states for clay modelers are New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The lowest average clay modeler salary states are South Dakota, Missouri, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for clay modelers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Virginia$64,106$30.82
2New York$72,214$34.72
3New Jersey$72,487$34.85
4Pennsylvania$70,868$34.07
5Delaware$60,168$28.93
6Alaska$63,852$30.70
7Michigan$61,294$29.47
8District of Columbia$57,350$27.57
9Maryland$58,085$27.93
10Arizona$56,417$27.12
11North Carolina$53,216$25.58
12Massachusetts$57,668$27.73
13Maine$59,765$28.73
14Rhode Island$59,308$28.51
15Illinois$54,622$26.26
16Wisconsin$54,742$26.32
17Texas$52,311$25.15
18Connecticut$60,764$29.21
19New Mexico$51,732$24.87
20Alabama$46,676$22.44
21Georgia$46,567$22.39
22Vermont$51,696$24.85
23Indiana$52,609$25.29
24New Hampshire$55,298$26.59
25Iowa$48,210$23.18
26Minnesota$51,184$24.61
27California$51,482$24.75
28West Virginia$50,153$24.11
29Ohio$50,163$24.12
30North Dakota$43,415$20.87
31Florida$48,035$23.09
32Nevada$45,005$21.64
33Oregon$42,177$20.28
34Washington$41,669$20.03
35Tennessee$46,545$22.38
36Kansas$44,161$21.23
37Wyoming$40,111$19.28
38Oklahoma$44,674$21.48
39Arkansas$44,953$21.61
40Hawaii$43,108$20.73
41Kentucky$41,794$20.09
42Louisiana$42,500$20.43
43Idaho$39,831$19.15
44Utah$33,695$16.20
45Colorado$34,182$16.43
46South Dakota$38,019$18.28
47Nebraska$36,344$17.47
48Missouri$37,353$17.96
49Mississippi$39,857$19.16
50South Carolina$40,494$19.47
51Montana$35,211$16.93

Highest paying cities for clay modelers

The highest-paying cities for clay modelers are Liverpool, NY, Auburn Hills, MI, and Ann Arbor, MI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Liverpool, NY$67,649$32.52
2Auburn Hills, MI$62,013$29.81
3Ann Arbor, MI$60,711$29.19
4Torrance, CA$51,809$24.91
5Hawthorne, CA$51,785$24.90
6Los Angeles, CA$51,778$24.89
7Newport Beach, CA$51,675$24.84
8Irvine, CA$51,598$24.81
9Carlsbad, CA$51,546$24.78
10San Diego, CA$51,527$24.77
11Newark, CA$51,203$24.62

Clay modeler salary details

A clay modeler's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $91,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average clay modeler salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a clay modeler's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$91,000$7,583$44
75th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31
Average$45,282$3,774$22
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$22,000$1,833$11

Top companies hiring clay modelers now:

  1. Tesla jobs (3)
  2. Mitsubishi Motors jobs (1)
  3. Ford Motor jobs (7)
  4. Navistar jobs (2)
  5. General Motors jobs (5)

Which companies pay clay modelers the most?

Clay modeler salaries at Tesla and Lucid Motors are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clay modeler salary at companies like Toyota Financial Svc and Evelozcity are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Tesla$113,888$54.75
2Lucid Motors$105,140$50.55
3Toyota Financial Svc$97,083$46.67
4Evelozcity$45,770$22.00
5Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota$45,770$22.00
6Brinker International$45,696$21.97
7Nissan$32,904$15.82

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$55,000$52,400$49,800$47,200$44,600$42,000
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Clay modeler salary trends

The average clay modeler salary has risen by $8,305 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clay modeler earned $36,977 annually, but today, they earn $45,282 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for clay modelers over the last decade.

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Average clay modeler salary over time

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Clay modeler salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$45,300$21.77+4.0%
2024$43,500$20.90+2.0%
2023$42,600$20.48+4.2%
2022$40,800$19.63+4.2%
2021$39,100$18.80+3.2%

Recently added clay modeler salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Lowcountry Land Trust'sSave The Date for The 2024 Sporting Clays ShootCharleston, SC02/16/2025$114,785
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AkkarAutomotive Clay Modeller-ContractIone, CA09/25/2024$62,610
AkkarAutomotive Clay Modeller-ContractIone, CA09/15/2024$62,610
Tesla, Inc.Clay ModelerHuntington Beach, CA08/20/2024$180,000
Tesla, Inc.Clay ModelerHawthorne, CA08/20/2024$180,000
Technicon Design CorporationClay ModelerTorrance, CA05/14/2024$100,176

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