Models
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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Applies auditions, taking direction, physical presence, timing, expression, and camera or stage comfort.
Why it fits
Fits models with shoot or runway preparation experience using looks, lighting, skin prep, and client style goals.
Why it fits
Fits models with media-facing experience using brand voice, events, representation, audience awareness, and client relations.
Why it fits
Reuses fashion presentation, styling, visual merchandising, brand mood, fixtures, and showroom awareness.
Why it fits
Fits models with shoot experience using lighting awareness, composition, image review, styling, and client briefs.
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What's this?
We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): This occupation may be meaningfully affected by automation. Some parts of the role may be suitable for AI, software, or robotics, while others still rely on human skill, judgement, trust, or real-world context. People in this range may benefit from building skills that complement automation and reduce replacement risk.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Thinking creatively
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What users think
Based on 491 votes
Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 57% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Models will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Models was $89,990 ($43 per hour).
The median annual wage for Models was 81.8% higher than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Models' job openings is expected to decline 0.5% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 5,350 people employed as 'Models' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 28 thousand people are employed as 'Models'.
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Job description
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-SOC code: 41-9012.00
What people are saying (33)
There are individuals who find joy in modeling, possess talent, and should be rewarded financially for being good at their jobs. If AI threatens the careers of human models, there will likely be pushback from the general public because AI models don't represent them or their appearances.
There are incredibly beautiful humans who struggle to find normal jobs outside of modeling or jobs based on their appearance because of sexual harassment and unsavory individuals. Therefore, let's not destroy one of the only industries where they can be taken seriously.
have you not played detroit: become human?
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