Arts & Media41-9012.00Specialization

Models

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.

$47,430
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
Training
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AI Impact Assessment

AI Resilience Score

Score 3/6: low AI task exposure, declining job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

23% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Declining+0

-1% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 14/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Key Responsibilities

  • Pose for artists and photographers.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Social media platformsPortfolio managementScheduling appsPhoto editing apps

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionTrunk StrengthGross Body CoordinationGross Body EquilibriumSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClaritySelective AttentionMultilimb CoordinationExtent Flexibility

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Compensation Details

$31,680
10th Percentile
$47,430
Median
$140,310
90th Percentile

Based on 3,090 employed workers

Also Known As

Agent ModelArt Class ModelArt ModelArtist's ModelCharacter ImpersonatorClothes ModelFashion ModelFigure ModelFine Arts ModelFit Model

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 41-9012.00