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Models

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Models
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Median pay

$89,990
Median annual pay for Models.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-0.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

6,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Models in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

0
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical education needed to enter Models.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Fine Arts
  4. 4Transportation
  5. 5Communications and Media
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Gross Body Coordination
  3. 3Gross Body Equilibrium
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Artistic
  2. 2Realistic
  3. 3Enterprising
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Conventional
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Self-Confidence
  2. 2Social Orientation
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Optimism
  5. 5Stress Tolerance
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Performing General Physical Activities
  2. 2Thinking Creatively
  3. 3Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  4. 4Scheduling Work and Activities
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Freedom to Make Decisions
  5. 5E-Mail
  6. 6Spend Time Sitting

Representative 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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Sources

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