Modeling And Simulation Salary in the United States

How much does a Modeling And Simulation make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Modeling And Simulation in the United States is $94,502 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Modeling And Simulation's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,159
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,571 to $101,127
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,260
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Modeling And Simulation Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $101,127 $8,427 $1,945 $49
Average $94,502 $7,875 $1,817 $45
25th Percentile $87,571 $7,298 $1,684 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Modeling And Simulation Salaries

A Modeling And Simulation's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Modeling And Simulation Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Modeling And Simulations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,633.
  • California: $104,236.
  • Massachusetts: $102,847.

Top Paying Cities for Modeling And Simulations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $119,195
  • San Francisco: $118,024
  • Oakland: $115,406

What Skills Can Increase a Modeling And Simulation's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 21.75% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
  • Corporate Finance (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Corporate finance is an area of finance that deals with sources of funding, the capital structure of corporations, the actions that managers take to increase the value of the firm to the shareholders, and the tools and analysis used to allocate financial resources. The primary goal of corporate finance is to maximize or increase shareholder value. Although it is in principle different from managerial finance which studies the financial management of all firms, rather than corporations alone, the main concepts in the study of corporate finance are applicable to the financial problems of all kinds of firms. Correspondingly, corporate finance comprises two main sub-disciplines.[citation needed]Capital budgeting is concerned with the setting of criteria about which value-adding projects should receive investment funding, and whether to finance that investment with equity or debt capital. Working capital management is the management of the company's monetary funds that deal with the short-term operating balance of current assets and current liabilities; the focus here is on managing cash, inventories, and short-term borrowing and lending (such as the terms on credit extended to customers).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 21.75%
Underwriting 2.06%
Corporate Finance 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Modeling And Simulation's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
$124,743
32%
Initiative
$105,842
12%
Coordination
$104,897
11%
Land Acquisition
$101,117
7%
Payment Schedule
$100,172
6%
Land Development
$99,227
5%
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How Education impacts a Modeling And Simulation's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Modeling And Simulations enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Modeling And Simulation with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $85,915 and $90,969).

Modeling And Simulation Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Modeling And Simulation
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 62.5%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Modeling And Simulation Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Modeling And Simulation's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for Modeling And Simulation

Salaries for a Modeling And Simulation can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,320 in 2023 to around $103,213 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Modeling And Simulation salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Modeling And Simulation Over Time

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2023
$118,320
2024
$109,181
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$103,213
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2024 $109,181
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