Professional model demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional model demographics by:
Professional model gender statistics
70.5% of professional models are women and 29.5% of professional models are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Professional model gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Professional model gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$241,719
Female income
$212,293
Professional model gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional model positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of professional models are female.
Professional model gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.29% | 89.71% |
| 2011 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2012 | 14.04% | 85.96% |
| 2013 | 14.57% | 85.43% |
| 2014 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2015 | 17.18% | 82.82% |
| 2016 | 14.30% | 85.70% |
| 2017 | 16.11% | 83.89% |
| 2018 | 13.14% | 86.86% |
| 2019 | 16.51% | 83.49% |
| 2020 | 21.45% | 78.55% |
| 2021 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
Professional model related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional 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% |
| Professional Model | 30% | 70% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Professional model demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional models is White, which makes up 54.1% of all professional models. Comparatively, 16.0% of professional models are Black or African American and 14.9% of professional models are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.1%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Professional model race
| Professional model race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Professional model race and ethnicity over time
See how professional model racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional model race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.15% | 11.87% | 4.63% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 13.47% | 5.82% | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 65.14% | 12.43% | 5.53% | 13.16% |
| 2013 | 65.34% | 12.08% | 5.95% | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 63.78% | 10.76% | 5.85% | 15.91% |
| 2015 | 63.69% | 12.53% | 5.70% | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 62.52% | 11.98% | 6.51% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 64.08% | 11.90% | 7.26% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 63.71% | 9.34% | 6.60% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 63.67% | 9.42% | 5.41% | 17.39% |
| 2020 | 62.24% | 9.35% | 8.00% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 54.09% | 16.00% | 7.09% | 14.86% |
Professional model wage gap by race
According to our data, white professional models have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional models have the lowest average salary at $201,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $258,872 |
| White | $276,581 |
| Black or African American | $201,597 |
| Asian | $222,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $256,752 |
Professional model age breakdown
The average age of professional models is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the professional model population.
Professional model age breakdown
| Professional Model Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Professional model educational attainment
The most common degree for professional models is bachelor's degree, with 49% of professional models earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Professional models by degree level
| Professional model degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Professional model employment statistics
Most professional models work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where professional models work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional models work.
Professional model jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Professional model jobs by company type
Employees with the professional model job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional models prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Professional model jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 1% |
Professional model jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional models are media, professional and technology.
Professional model industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Professional model turnover and employment statistics
Professional model unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional models between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional model unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional 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 professional model tenure
The average professional model stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 256 professional models resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional model tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 40% |
Professional model LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 85,486 |
| Professional Model | 6.75% | - |
| Door To Door Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 3,885 |
| Competitive Shopper | 8.25% | 55,920 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Real Estate Agent | 12.76% | 41,399 |
Similar professional model jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 85,486 |
| Door To Door Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 3,885 |
| Competitive Shopper | 8.25% | 55,920 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Real Estate Agent | 12.76% | 41,399 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional models
The most common foreign language among professional models is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 11.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- Other, 23.4%
Professional model languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.4% |
