Fashion model vs dresser

The differences between fashion models and dressers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fashion model has an average salary of $167,104, which is higher than the $28,180 average annual salary of a dresser.

The top three skills for a fashion model include photo shoots, editorials and apparel. The most important skills for a dresser are fashion shows, show run, and costumes.

Fashion model vs dresser overview

	Fashion Model	Dresser
Yearly salary	$167,104	$28,180
Hourly rate	$80.34	$13.55
Growth rate	9%	11%
Number of jobs	3,384	33,774
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	45	34
Years of experience	-	12

Fashion model vs dresser salary

Fashion models and dressers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fashion Model	Dresser
Average salary	$167,104	$28,180
Salary range	Between $53,000 And $525,000	Between $20,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	NYC & Company	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between fashion model and dresser education

There are a few differences between a fashion model and a dresser in terms of educational background:

	Fashion Model	Dresser
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Fashion model vs dresser demographics

Here are the differences between fashion models' and dressers' demographics:

	Fashion Model	Dresser
Average age	45	34
Gender ratio	Male, 22.3% Female, 77.7%	Male, 35.9% Female, 64.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 6.5% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 5.7% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between fashion model and dresser duties and responsibilities

Fashion model example responsibilities.

Manage pre-event preparations; POS merchandising and engages potential customers at events.
Modele apparel, jewelry, and cosmetics for print and television.
Model garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
Modele garments such as coats, pants, shirts, and accessories.
Gain experience in creating PowerPoint presentations, giving speeches, conducting business with online company brands.
Gain invaluable experience working with world renown photographers on editorials, catalogs and campaigns.

Dresser example responsibilities.

Rig hand, clean tools.
See that all wigs and hats are properly store and service between performances.
Perform various customer service duties under strict deadlines, including assisting performers with costumes, quick changes, and backstage ;.
Specialize in equipment such as scissors, clippers, curlers, straightening irons, and dryers to provide clients fashionable hairstyles.
Operate the PosiTouch POS check out system.

Fashion model vs dresser skills

Common fashion model skills

Photo Shoots, 65%
Editorials, 9%
Apparel, 4%
Print ADS, 4%
Coats, 4%
Runway Shows, 4%

Common dresser skills

Fashion Shows, 45%
Show RUN, 26%
Costumes, 24%
Customers Orders, 3%
Gift Bags, 3%