Modeling agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Modeling agent gender statistics
65.8% of modeling agents are women and 34.2% of modeling agents are men.
- Female, 65.8%
- Male, 34.2%
Modeling agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.8% |
| Male | 34.2% |
Modeling agent gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,293
Female income
$35,681
Modeling agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in modeling agent positions over time. Currently, 65.8% of modeling agents are female.
Modeling agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2011 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2012 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2013 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2014 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2015 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2016 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2017 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2018 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2019 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2020 | 34.92% | 65.08% |
| 2021 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
Modeling agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared modeling agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Modeling Agent | 34% | 66% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Modeling agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among modeling agents is White, which makes up 64.5% of all modeling agents. Comparatively, 14.9% of modeling agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of modeling agents are Asian.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Modeling agent race
| Modeling agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Modeling agent race and ethnicity over time
See how modeling agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Modeling agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.49% | 13.74% | 7.12% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 67.12% | 12.58% | 4.06% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 63.21% | 12.52% | 6.06% | 15.78% |
| 2013 | 63.94% | 11.17% | 6.15% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 64.39% | 10.56% | 4.96% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 60.94% | 11.59% | 6.39% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 63.25% | 11.92% | 5.76% | 17.43% |
| 2017 | 66.59% | 10.49% | 5.11% | 14.82% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 8.74% | 6.67% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 68.06% | 10.45% | 4.72% | 14.27% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 8.60% | 8.21% | 19.06% |
| 2021 | 64.47% | 7.47% | 8.19% | 14.89% |
Modeling agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian modeling agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown modeling agents have the lowest average salary at $37,603.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,603 |
| White | $41,248 |
| Black or African American | $39,289 |
| Asian | $48,938 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,257 |
Average modeling agent age
See how the average age of modeling agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Modeling agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Modeling agent age breakdown
The average age of modeling agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the modeling agent population.
Modeling agent age breakdown
| Modeling Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Modeling agent educational attainment
The most common degree for modeling agents is bachelor's degree, with 57% of modeling agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Modeling agents by degree level
| Modeling agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Modeling agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, modeling agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,903 annually. With a Associate degree, modeling agents earn a median annual income of $38,564 compared to $31,042 for modeling agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,042 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,903 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,564 |
Modeling agent employment statistics
Most modeling agents work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where modeling agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where modeling agents work.
Modeling agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 28% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Modeling agent jobs by company type
Employees with the modeling agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most modeling agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Modeling agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 68% |
Modeling agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for modeling agents are media, professional and education.
Modeling agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
Modeling agent turnover and employment statistics
Modeling agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for modeling agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Modeling agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Modeling agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.58% |
| 2015 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 4.76% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.27% |
| 2021 | 12.93% |
Average modeling agent tenure
The average modeling agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 modeling agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Modeling agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Modeling agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of modeling agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Alternative Energy Technician | 11.05% | 8,084 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
| Modeling Agent | 20.05% | - |
Similar modeling agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Alternative Energy Technician | 11.05% | 8,084 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by modeling agents
The most common foreign language among modeling agents is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Malay is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- French, 18.2%
- Malay, 9.1%
- Cantonese, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Modeling agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Malay | 9.1% |
| Cantonese | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |