The salary statistics of models in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare models salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $100,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $183,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for models in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) models is $183,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid models is $18,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of models in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38,170 | -6.18% | -20.93% |
| 2017 | $40,530 | -38.93% | - |
| 2016 | $56,310 | 14.05% | - |
| 2015 | $48,400 | 4.63% | - |
| 2014 | $46,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of models in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed models salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].