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Job outlook for professional models in the United States
Are professional model jobs in demand?
No, professional model jobs are not in demand. Professional model demand is projected to decline 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Professional model job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of professional model jobs and the average professional model salary over time.
Professional model jobs over time
Professional model job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 122 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 143 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 141 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 201 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 226 | 0.00% |
Average professional model salary over time
Professional model salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,556 | $113.73 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | $210,165 | $101.04 | +19.3% |
| 2023 | $176,212 | $84.72 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $169,763 | $81.62 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $162,127 | $77.95 | --20.6% |
Professional model jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of professional model job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where professional models earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for professional models
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 122 | 16% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 833 | 15% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 145 | 15% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 81 | 12% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 765 | 11% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 148 | 11% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,291 | 10% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 101 | 10% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 58 | 10% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 603 | 9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 289 | 9% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 487 | 8% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 70 | 8% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 56 | 8% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 51 | 8% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 588 | 7% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 419 | 7% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 204 | 7% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 132 | 7% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 71 | 7% |