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Job outlook for model technicians in the United States
Are model technician jobs in demand?
No, model technician jobs are not in demand. Model technician demand is projected to decline -5% from 2018 to 2028.
Model technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of model technician jobs and the average model technician salary over time.
Model technician jobs over time
Model technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 308 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 284 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 359 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 435 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 486 | 0.00% |
Average model technician salary over time
Model technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,415 | $31.45 | --3.9% |
| 2024 | $68,090 | $32.74 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $67,028 | $32.22 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $64,090 | $30.81 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | $57,976 | $27.87 | +5.6% |
Model technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of model technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where model technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for model technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 155 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 79 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 542 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 396 | 7% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 218 | 7% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 96 | 7% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 748 | 6% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 646 | 6% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 617 | 6% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 503 | 6% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 397 | 6% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 362 | 6% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 290 | 6% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 231 | 6% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 180 | 6% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 110 | 6% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 92 | 5% |
Most common cities for model technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilroy | 1 | 2% | $78,713 |
| 2 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $75,392 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $73,120 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $59,605 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $73,609 |
| 6 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $59,651 |