Models

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
89%
(Imminent Risk)
POLLING
48%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 485 votes)
Average: 69%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
-0.4%
by year 2033
WAGES
$47,430
or $22.80 per hour
Volume
3,090
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

89% (Imminent Risk)

Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.

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We haven't found any important qualities of this job that can't be easily automated

User poll

48% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a much higher chance of automation: 89% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Models will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

The following graph is shown where there are enough votes to produce meaningful data. It displays user poll results over time, providing a clear indication of sentiment trends.

Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Models' job openings is expected to decline 0.4% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Models' was $47,430, or $23 per hour

'Models' were paid 1.3% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 3,090 people employed as 'Models' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 49 thousand people are employed as 'Models'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 41-9012.00

Comments (33)

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Rt (Low)
30 Jun 2025 04:17
Authenticity is key
Ana (Highly likely)
19 Dec 2024 04:52
"Why are there so many of them on the internet already?"
Ella Grantham (No chance)
15 Oct 2024 02:09
High fashion modelling cannot be replaced. Brands would look cheap.
Jonathan Golland (Low)
17 Mar 2024 05:02
This is ridiculous. A robot couldn't possibly be a model. Models and modeling is dependent on beauty and each man or woman has their own style and Beauty to bring to the table even though universally models are supposed to be thin, and healthy
Anonymous (Moderate)
12 Dec 2023 09:52
Given there’s already face/body generating sites like thispersondoesnotexist, plus the amount of touchups/modifications they already make on everyday adverts for billboards etc. doesn’t seem impossible - no human is perfect looking. That being said, there will probably still be positions at the top for the very attractive people whose looks get them celebrity status. And I suppose for runway stuff also.
jack (Highly likely)
19 Apr 2023 17:42
Highly likely. AI is already creating people, you can program it to create literally any person. You can make them "perfect" or add flaws.
patreongirl
26 Jul 2022 03:04
Real humans are extremely attractive. While some people might always choose bots and ignore the uncanny valley, intellectuals will see the negative implications and find it strange.

There are individuals who find joy in modeling, possess talent, and should be rewarded financially for being good at their jobs. If AI threatens the careers of human models, there will likely be pushback from the general public because AI models don't represent them or their appearances.

There are incredibly beautiful humans who struggle to find normal jobs outside of modeling or jobs based on their appearance because of sexual harassment and unsavory individuals. Therefore, let's not destroy one of the only industries where they can be taken seriously.
Rei (Highly likely)
20 Apr 2022 13:30
With computer engineering, we can make 3D models smoothly, as we see in VTubers. Sometimes, humans can perfect how a model's "body" looks to match what consumers want. We can give it beauty with a big body frame or just a small frame. You can make anything and any pose you want.
Miguel
07 Mar 2022 17:28
I would like to know about catwalk models and runway models. It's a dream of mine to become a fashion model. I know CGI is taking a lot of ground, but those are just for pictures. At the catwalk, can AI replace the model's charisma, command of the room, aura and charm?
Julie
29 Nov 2023 20:02
The best self made models dont make that much from walking, sometimes you won't get paid at all. The money is in editorials and shoots for companies, you prolly cant rely on catwalks alone, especially if u want to retire, sadly.
Lizzy Murder (No chance)
24 Jan 2022 11:40
I am a child model, and maybe this is because I am literally 12, but I highly doubt robots will steal modeling. I can see more AI being used, but I think that most people will still be more likely to buy clothes if they see them on a human. However, there may be an end to runway modeling.
Nash (Uncertain)
28 Mar 2021 02:56
I think it's both. There will be computer generated models and real human models.
says (Highly likely)
21 Jan 2021 01:40
Yes they can when they have a robot with human flesh body Haha
Rodrigo da Silva Guerra (Uncertain)
21 Nov 2020 15:54
I think people also like to relate to models as people, to know about their lifestyle, about their opinions and so on, as celebrities. Although I have confidence computers will be able to generate realistic artificial images, for some types of ads models will still be required. Perhaps the ones to be automated are those low paying, volume jobs for large web catalogues.
Sebastian
28 Oct 2020 17:24
If they manage to break the "uncanny valley" then models will be replaceable because it will be almost impossible to distinguish the difference between a real person and extremely sophisticated AI combined with CGI. However, no one is remotely close to accomplishing this and this only applies to the digital side. A model has a very physical presence and realistic robots do not exist.
bonehead (Highly likely)
11 Mar 2022 04:11
not yet
have you not played detroit: become human?
Elif
15 Jul 2020 14:56
models are probably the least useful people in society. they don't necessarily have to be pretty or feminine they just have to be tall and skinny. modelling first will become more inclusive then gradually disappear. no human being deserves to make a living out of his body only! they should be encouraged to be more useful in society with the works of their minds.
shrek side hoe
18 Feb 2021 12:28
Models contribute to society and if they wanted to stop modelling or being known for their bodies they could have chosen a different profession or quit just because you don't think they are contributing to society but they help marketing and the clothing and fashion industry and quite a few models have used their platform for good so you can keep your feelings to your self thank yew
Your Girl's main man (Uncertain)
23 Jun 2020 21:27
robot playboy mags, yuck!
zaira
05 May 2020 14:00
it will be horrible (╬▔皿▔)╯🤦‍♀️😢😢😢😢╰(艹皿艹 )
my name is what my name is what my name is what my name is chicka-chicka-chicka slim shady (Highly likely)
18 Mar 2020 09:16
you could easily use cgi to create the perfect looking human
bob you mom (Low)
23 Jan 2020 23:36
because robots cant have that natural beauty humans have
Corrina
10 Sep 2019 21:48
Each photo nowadays is being graphically edited and the result is far from reality. People use filters and rather believe in/publish/look at their artificially "nicer" self. I can imagine just using specific details/data of real top models and building a digital one. The photo can be created without a real person still being realistic and perfect. That's why real models will be less likely necessary. Using digital figures will be/is cheaper than a real model and there will be/is a high demand for CGI artists.
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