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Models in California
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- Models in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Models Work in California?
270 people worked as Models in 2018 in this state.
There were 490 Models employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 220 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 75 Models working in it, which means California has more Models than average.

What do Models Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Models ranged from $21,940 to $54,060 with $37,380 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.55 to $25.99. The median hourly rate was $17.97.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $17.96 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.01.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top California Metros for Models
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Models.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 200 | $39,130 |
Top States for Models Employment
The table below shows the states where most Models work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York | 290 | $27,980 |
California | 270 | $37,380 |
Maryland | 100 | $34,740 |
Illinois | 90 | $27,130 |
Virginia | 60 | $27,000 |
Ohio | 50 | $39,010 |
Pennsylvania | 50 | $38,190 |
Utah | 50 | $0 |
Below are the states where Models get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Florida | $56,810 |
New Jersey | $52,540 |
Ohio | $39,010 |
Pennsylvania | $38,190 |
California | $37,380 |
Maryland | $34,740 |
Oregon | $33,620 |
New York | $27,980 |
Illinois | $27,130 |
Virginia | $27,000 |
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Occupation | California Employment Total |
---|---|
Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 18,220 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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