Models Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$89,990
↑ 382.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Models — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Models — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 382.0% since 2011 ($18,670 → $89,990)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $89,990
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 12.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +228%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,990 | +89.7% |
| 2023 | $47,430 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $43,130 | +35.2% |
| 2020 | $31,910 | +12.6% |
| 2019 | $28,350 | +19.3% |
| 2018 | $23,770 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $22,900 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | $21,870 | -20.6% |
| 2015 | $27,530 | +37.9% |
| 2014 | $19,970 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | $19,040 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $18,750 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $18,670 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.