3D Model Designer

3D Model Designer Salary

$20K

$56K

$106.5K

$60,297

/year

$28.99

/hour

3D Model Designer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$60,297

Columbus

Ohio

$58,241

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    How much does a 3D Model Designer make?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a 3D Model Designer in the United States is $60,297 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,159/week or $5,024/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $106,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of 3D Model Designer salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $75,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $97,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a 3D Model Designer varies greatly (by as much as 33500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A 3D Model Designer in your area makes on average $58,241 per year, or $2,056 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $60,297. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for 3D Model Designer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 3D Model Designer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for 3D Model Designer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a 3D Model Designer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Litchfield, MN, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Grand Rapids, MI, close behind in the second and third positions. Grand Rapids, MI, beats the national average by $23,085 (38.3%), and Litchfield, MN, furthers that trend with another $23,537 (39.0%) above the $60,297 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 3D Model Designer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Litchfield, MN, and Menlo Park, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a 3D Model Designer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Litchfield, MN

    $83,834

    $40.30

    Burleigh County, ND

    $83,612

    $40.20

    Grand Rapids, MI

    $83,382

    $40.09

    North Little Rock, AR

    $79,543

    $38.24

    Newburgh, IN

    $76,308

    $36.69

    Cupertino, CA

    $74,392

    $35.77

    Sitka, AK

    $72,639

    $34.92

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $71,736

    $34.49

    Mountain View, CA

    $71,132

    $34.20

    Menlo Park, CA

    $71,058

    $34.16

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related 3D Model Designer Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing 3D Model Designer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $60,297 per year or $28.99 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.