Male model demographics and statistics in the US
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Male model gender statistics
5.9% of male models are women and 94.1% of male models are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Male model gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Male model gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$209,295
Female income
$181,435
Male model gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in male model positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of male models are female.
Male model gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.42% | 18.58% |
| 2011 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2012 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2013 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2014 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2018 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2020 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Male model related jobs gender ratio
We compared male 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% |
| Male Model | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Male model demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among male models is White, which makes up 60.4% of all male models. Comparatively, 13.9% of male models are Black or African American and 12.9% of male models are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.4%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Male model race
| Male model race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Male model race and ethnicity over time
See how male model racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Male model race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.51% | 9.79% | 2.58% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.39% | 3.77% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 71.50% | 10.36% | 3.48% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 71.69% | 10.00% | 3.90% | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 8.69% | 3.80% | 13.94% |
| 2015 | 70.05% | 10.46% | 3.65% | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 68.88% | 9.90% | 4.46% | 13.06% |
| 2017 | 70.43% | 9.82% | 5.21% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 70.07% | 7.27% | 4.56% | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 70.02% | 7.34% | 3.36% | 15.42% |
| 2020 | 68.60% | 7.27% | 5.95% | 12.40% |
| 2021 | 60.44% | 13.93% | 5.04% | 12.89% |
Male model wage gap by race
According to our data, white male models have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american male models have the lowest average salary at $171,401.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $225,695 |
| White | $242,743 |
| Black or African American | $171,401 |
| Asian | $191,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $223,662 |
Male model age breakdown
The average age of male models is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the male model population.
Male model age breakdown
| Male Model Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Male model educational attainment
The most common degree for male models is bachelor's degree, with 43% of male models earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 14%
Male models by degree level
| Male model degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 14% |
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Male model turnover and employment statistics
Male model unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for male models between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Male model unemployment rate by year
| Year | Male 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 male model tenure
The average male model stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 male models resumes in Zippia's database.
Male model tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Male model LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of male 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Equipment Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 30,260 |
| Male Model | 6.75% | - |
| Portable Canteen Operator | 7.95% | 25,608 |
| Pawn Broker | 8.25% | 1,805 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Leasing Specialist | 12.76% | 25,213 |
Similar male model jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Equipment Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 30,260 |
| Portable Canteen Operator | 7.95% | 25,608 |
| Pawn Broker | 8.25% | 1,805 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Leasing Specialist | 12.76% | 25,213 |
Foreign languages spoken by male models
The most common foreign language among male models is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Male model languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |