Fashion model demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion model gender statistics
77.7% of fashion models are women and 22.3% of fashion models are men.
- Female, 77.7%
- Male, 22.3%
Fashion model gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.7% |
| Male | 22.3% |
Fashion model gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$171,414
Female income
$147,082
Fashion model gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion model positions over time. Currently, 77.7% of fashion models are female.
Fashion model gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.27% | 92.73% |
| 2011 | 11.93% | 88.07% |
| 2012 | 10.04% | 89.96% |
| 2013 | 10.44% | 89.56% |
| 2014 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
| 2015 | 12.42% | 87.58% |
| 2016 | 10.23% | 89.77% |
| 2017 | 11.60% | 88.40% |
| 2018 | 9.37% | 90.63% |
| 2019 | 11.91% | 88.09% |
| 2020 | 15.73% | 84.27% |
| 2021 | 22.25% | 77.75% |
Fashion model related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion models with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Fashion Model | 22% | 78% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Fashion model demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion models is White, which makes up 55.1% of all fashion models. Comparatively, 16.7% of fashion models are Black or African American and 13.1% of fashion models are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.1%
- Black or African American, 16.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Unknown, 8.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fashion model race
| Fashion model race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 8.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fashion model race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion model racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion model race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 12.55% | 4.00% | 12.96% |
| 2011 | 62.62% | 14.14% | 5.20% | 12.71% |
| 2012 | 66.17% | 13.11% | 4.91% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 66.37% | 12.75% | 5.33% | 11.69% |
| 2014 | 64.81% | 11.44% | 5.23% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 64.72% | 13.21% | 5.08% | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 12.65% | 5.89% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 65.10% | 12.57% | 6.63% | 11.54% |
| 2018 | 64.74% | 10.02% | 5.98% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 64.70% | 10.09% | 4.79% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 10.02% | 7.38% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 55.12% | 16.68% | 6.46% | 13.14% |
Fashion model wage gap by race
According to our data, white fashion models have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fashion models have the lowest average salary at $138,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $185,849 |
| White | $200,934 |
| Black or African American | $138,382 |
| Asian | $155,594 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $184,056 |
Fashion model age breakdown
The average age of fashion models is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the fashion model population.
Fashion model age breakdown
| Fashion Model Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Fashion model educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion models is bachelor's degree, with 59% of fashion models earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fashion models by degree level
| Fashion model degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fashion model employment statistics
Most fashion models work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where fashion models work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion models work.
Fashion model jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Fashion model jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion model job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion models prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion model jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Fashion model jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion models are media, retail and professional.
Fashion model industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Fashion model turnover and employment statistics
Fashion model unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion models between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion model unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion model unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.40% |
| 2011 | 18.40% |
| 2012 | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 17.32% |
| 2014 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 9.89% |
| 2018 | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 25.00% |
Average fashion model tenure
The average fashion model stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 436 fashion models resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion model tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Fashion model LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion models that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 88,219 |
| Fashion Model | 6.75% | - |
| Lunch Wagon Operator | 7.95% | 25,898 |
| Pawn Broker | 8.25% | 1,805 |
| Telemarketing Fundraiser | 11.06% | 241 |
| Escrow Agent | 12.76% | 30,092 |
Similar fashion model jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 88,219 |
| Lunch Wagon Operator | 7.95% | 25,898 |
| Pawn Broker | 8.25% | 1,805 |
| Telemarketing Fundraiser | 11.06% | 241 |
| Escrow Agent | 12.76% | 30,092 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion models
The most common foreign language among fashion models is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 34.0%
- French, 17.0%
- Japanese, 7.5%
- Italian, 7.5%
- German, 5.7%
- Other, 28.3%
Fashion model languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| French | 17.0% |
| Japanese | 7.5% |
| Italian | 7.5% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Other | 28.3% |
