Model Makers, Wood Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,850
↑ 80.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Model Makers, Wood — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Model Makers, Wood — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 80.3% since 2011 ($28,750 → $51,850)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $64,050
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 8.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +23%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,850 | +15.1% |
| 2023 | $45,040 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | $46,940 | -22.8% |
| 2021 | $60,780 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | $64,050 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $59,260 | +11.6% |
| 2018 | $53,100 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $50,150 | +22.6% |
| 2016 | $40,890 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | $33,590 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | $30,940 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $30,430 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | $28,800 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $28,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.