Summary
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Quick Facts: Models | |
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$89,990 per year
$43.26 per hour |
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No formal educational credential | |
None | |
None | |
6,700 | |
-1% (Decline) | |
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What Models Do
Models pose for artists, photographers, and other clients to help advertise products.
Work Environment
Models work in a variety of conditions, from comfortable indoor studios and runway fashion shows to outdoors in all weather conditions. Most models work part time and have unpredictable work schedules. Many also experience periods of unemployment.
How to Become a Model
No formal educational credential is required and training is limited. Specific requirements depend on the client. However, most models must be within certain ranges for height, weight, and clothing size to meet the needs of fashion designers, photographers, and advertisers.
Pay
The median hourly wage for models was $43.26 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Employment of models is projected to decline 1 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Despite declining employment, about 1,200 openings for models are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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