- Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
- Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
- Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to
Model maker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Model makers design and create 3D models for TV and film, and for use in engineering, construction and architecture.
Model makers typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Model maker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 30,400 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Model maker
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30,563 GBP
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28,613 GBP
Average salary for full-time Model maker
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30,400 GBP
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28,613 GBP
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30,563 GBP
Salary over time for Model maker
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30,208 GBP
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29,516 GBP
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28,259 GBP
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28,447 GBP
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28,334 GBP
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27,311 GBP
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30,400 GBP
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29,513 GBP
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32,070 GBP
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Future outlook for Model makers
Fair outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
50% chance of automation in the future Model maker - Your future job?
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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
