Runway Model Demographics and Statistics In The US

Runway Model Statistics By Gender

75.0% of runway models are women and 25.0% of runway models are men.

  • Female, 75.0%
  • Male, 25.0%

Runway Models By Gender

GenderPercentages
Female75.0%
Male25.0%

Gender Pay Gap For Runway Model

Women Earn 85¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$138,704
female-income
Female Income
$118,444

Runway Model Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the runway model position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Runway Model Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
20108.37%91.63%
201113.62%86.38%
201211.51%88.49%
201311.95%88.05%
201414.31%85.69%
201514.18%85.82%
201611.72%88.28%
201713.26%86.74%
201810.75%89.25%
201913.60%86.40%
202017.86%82.14%
202125.00%75.00%

Runway Model Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Wedding Consultant7%93%
Escrow Closer10%90%
Promotional Model11%89%
Runway Model25%75%
Senior Pre-Sales Engineer94%6%
Senior Systems Sales Engineer95%5%
Senior Field Applications Engineer96%4%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Senior Field Applications Engineer
Senior Systems Sales Engineer
Senior Pre-Sales Engineer
Runway Model
Promotional Model
Escrow Closer
Wedding Consultant
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Runway Model Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among runway models is White, which makes up 55.8% of all runway models. Comparatively, there are 17.1% of the Black or African American ethnicity and 12.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.

  • White, 55.8%
  • Black or African American, 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
  • Unknown, 7.9%
  • Asian, 6.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Runway Model Race

Runway Model RacePercentages
White55.8%
Black or African American17.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Unknown7.9%
Asian6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Runway Model Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among runway models.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Runway Model Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.86%13.01%4.40%11.82%
201163.30%14.61%5.59%11.56%
201266.85%13.58%5.30%10.29%
201367.05%13.22%5.72%10.54%
201465.49%11.91%5.62%13.04%
201565.40%13.68%5.47%11.69%
201664.23%13.12%6.28%12.16%
201765.79%13.04%7.02%10.40%
201865.42%10.49%6.37%12.44%
201965.38%10.56%5.18%14.53%
202063.95%10.49%7.77%11.50%
202155.80%17.15%6.86%11.99%

Runway Model Wage Gap By Race

White runway models have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american runway models have the lowest average salary at $111,224.
$167,000
$156,000
$145,000
$134,000
$123,000
$112,000
$101,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$150,766
White$163,404
Black or African American$111,224
Asian$125,520
Hispanic or Latino$149,266

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Runway Model Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of runway model employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of runway models is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Runway Model Age

Runway Model YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years16%

Types of Runway Model Degree Levels

The most common degree for runway models is bachelor's degree 59% of runway models earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 26% and rounding it off is associate degree with 9%.

  • Bachelors, 59%
  • High School Diploma, 26%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Masters, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Runway Models By Education

Runway Model DegreePercentages
Bachelors59%
High School Diploma26%
Associate9%
Masters3%
Other Degrees3%

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Runway Model Employment Statistics

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire runway models.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Runway Model Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees22%
50 - 100 employees33%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees11%
> 10,000 employees6%

Runway Model Turnover And Employment Statistics

Runway Model Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of runway models changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Runway Model Unemployment Rate By Year

YearRunway Model Unemployment Rate
201018.40%
201118.40%
201218.62%
201317.32%
201412.63%
201512.27%
201611.13%
20179.89%
20189.87%
20198.55%
202014.96%
202125.00%

The Average Number of Years That Runway Model Stay in a Job

By looking over 87 runway models resumes, we figured out that the average runway model enjoys staying at their job for 5-7 years for a percentage of 25%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Runway Model Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years21%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years25%
8-10 years4%
11+ years8%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Runway Models with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to runway models.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Sales Engineer6.51%132,324
Runway Model6.75%-
Party Plan Selling Distributor7.95%4,002
Shopper8.25%420,518
Telephone Sales Representative11.06%214,765
Signing Agent12.76%29,815

Runway Model LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Sales Engineer6.51%132,324
Party Plan Selling Distributor7.95%4,002
Shopper8.25%420,518
Telephone Sales Representative11.06%214,765
Signing Agent12.76%29,815

Foreign Languages Spoken By Runway Models

The most common foreign language among runway models is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.

  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • French, 30.0%
  • Russian, 10.0%
  • Chinese, 10.0%

Runway Model Languages Spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
French30.0%
Russian10.0%
Chinese10.0%

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Runway Model Demographics FAQs

How Many Runway Model Are There In The Us?

There are over 41 Runway Models in the United States.

What Percentage Of Runway Models Are Black?

17.1% of Runway Models are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Runway Models?

Most a are White, with 55.8% of Runway Models belonging to this ethnicity. 17.1% of Runway Models are Black or African American, 12.0% of Runway Models are Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% of Runway Models are Unknown, 6.9% of Runway Models are Asian, and 0.3% of Runway Models are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Runway Model Jobs Male - Dominated?

No, Runway Model jobs are not male - dominated. 75% of Runway Models are female, and 25% are male, so there are more female Runway Models than male Runway Models in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Runway Model?

The average Runway Model is 45 years old. 58% of Runway Models are 40+ years old or older, 25% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 16% are between 20-30 years old
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Updated September 9, 2022