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United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$48,470
United States, 2025
Employment
3,780
United States, 2025
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job Zone 2
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.
- O*NET code
- 41-9012.00
- Job zone
- 2
- Experience required
- None
Typical tasks
- Pose for artists and photographers.
- Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
- Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
- Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
- Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
- Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.
- Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
- Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$34,190
25th percentile
$35,710
75th percentile
$99,320
90th percentile
$131,470
Most important skills
- Social Perceptiveness2.9
- Speaking2.8
- Active Listening2.8
- Coordination2.6
- Critical Thinking2.6
- Time Management2.5
- Reading Comprehension2.5
- Judgment and Decision Making2.1
- Persuasion2.0
- Negotiation2.0
- Writing2.0
- Complex Problem Solving1.9
What skills do you need?
No skill ratings are recorded for this occupation in the current O*NET release.
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National median $40,610
Compare with ModelsHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | $208,000 | 50 | 2025 |
| AZ | $109,910 | — | 2025 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,820 | 400 | 2025 |
| New York, NY | $107,280 | — | 2025 |
| NY | $107,280 | — | 2025 |
| Miami, FL | $99,320 | — | 2025 |
| Anchorage, AK | $81,520 | 40 | 2025 |
| NJ | $60,520 | — | 2025 |
| CA | $57,400 | 990 | 2025 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,700 | 50 | 2025 |
| IL | $53,280 | 60 | 2025 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,150 | — | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,570 | — | 2025 |
| Washington, DC | $47,170 | 30 | 2025 |
| MD | $47,170 | 40 | 2025 |
| TX | $46,840 | — | 2025 |
| FL | $45,900 | 620 | 2025 |
| VA | $45,720 | 40 | 2025 |
| RI | $45,060 | — | 2025 |
| Providence, RI | $45,060 | — | 2025 |
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.