Models

Also Called: Art Model, Artist's Model, Figure Model, Model

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,680

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Models do

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

  • Pose for artists and photographers.
  • Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
  • Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Makeup kits
  • Hair combs or brushes
  • Hair or curling iron
  • Hair care supplies
  • Domestic hair dryers

Technology

Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
LinkedIn
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Trimble SketchUp Pro

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Education

  • 88% Less than high school diploma
  • 7% Associate's degree
  • 5% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Models Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Travel Agents

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Actuaries

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Baylor University

    Waco, TX

  • Carlow University

    Pittsburgh, PA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Social Orientation
  • Integrity

Values

  • Relationships
  • Recognition
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Models across the country typically make.

$15.23 / hour
$31,680 /year

Entry Level

$22.80 / hour
$47,430 /year

Median Level

$67.46 / hour
$140,310 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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