Modeler demographics and statistics in the US
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Modeler gender statistics
20.7% of modelers are women and 79.3% of modelers are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Modeler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Modeler gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,151
Female income
$61,620
Modeler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in modeler positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of modelers are female.
Modeler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| 2011 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2012 | 59.92% | 40.08% |
| 2013 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 34.23% |
| 2015 | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 2016 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2017 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2018 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2019 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2020 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2021 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
Modeler related jobs gender ratio
We compared modelers 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% |
| Modeler | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Modeler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among modelers is White, which makes up 55.5% of all modelers. Comparatively, 15.0% of modelers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of modelers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Modeler race
| Modeler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Modeler race and ethnicity over time
See how modeler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Modeler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.56% | 10.31% | 4.42% | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 11.91% | 5.61% | 14.55% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 10.88% | 5.32% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 10.52% | 5.74% | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 9.21% | 5.65% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 65.11% | 10.98% | 5.50% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 63.93% | 10.42% | 6.31% | 15.15% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 10.34% | 7.05% | 13.39% |
| 2018 | 65.12% | 7.79% | 6.40% | 15.43% |
| 2019 | 65.08% | 7.86% | 5.20% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 63.65% | 7.79% | 7.79% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 55.50% | 14.45% | 6.88% | 14.98% |
Modeler wage gap by race
According to our data, white modelers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american modelers have the lowest average salary at $58,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,493 |
| White | $77,942 |
| Black or African American | $58,855 |
| Asian | $64,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,958 |
Modeler age breakdown
The average age of modelers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the modeler population.
Modeler age breakdown
| Modeler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Modeler educational attainment
The most common degree for modelers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of modelers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Modelers by degree level
| Modeler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Modeler employment statistics
Most modelers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where modelers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where modelers work.
Modeler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Modeler jobs by company type
Employees with the modeler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most modelers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Modeler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 4% |
Modeler jobs by industry
The most common industries for modelers are finance, technology and professional.
Modeler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Modeler turnover and employment statistics
Modeler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for modelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Modeler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Modeler 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 modeler tenure
The average modeler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,036 modelers resumes in Zippia's database.
Modeler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Modeler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of modelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Modeler | 6.75% | - |
| Popcorn Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Inbound Telemarketer | 11.06% | 1,774 |
| Broker Realtor | 12.76% | 8,885 |
Similar modeler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Popcorn Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Inbound Telemarketer | 11.06% | 1,774 |
| Broker Realtor | 12.76% | 8,885 |
Foreign languages spoken by modelers
The most common foreign language among modelers is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 34.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Japanese, 8.0%
- Filipino, 4.0%
- Other, 36.0%
Modeler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Japanese | 8.0% |
| Filipino | 4.0% |
| Other | 36.0% |
