Median / Average Pay ($)
- $43.26 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $49.22 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $54.11 / hour (Talent.com)
- $45.71 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Photoshoots – Posing with products (e.g., clothing, skincare, vehicles) to create images that enhance a client’s sales and visibility for magazines, online stores, social media posts, and other outlets.
- Fashion Shows – Showcasing fashion and accessories during live presentations; includes walking the catwalk or runway, brand events, fittings, and rehearsals.
- Video Work – Participating in demos, tutorials, music videos, and TV commercials by embodying a specific image during a media production.
- Promotional – Acting as brand ambassadors at trade shows, in-store promotions, contests, conferences, openings, and other venues; this includes hosting and greeting functions.
- Social Media and Influencers – Creating and often starring in content (such as posts, stories, reels, or photoshoots) that enhances a client, sponsor, partner, or collaborator’s online presence.
- Fittings and Test Shoots – Providing a body to wear clothes so that designers can adjust accordingly, testing outfits, TFP shoots (time-for-print), and serving as a stand-in to ensure clothing is customized for a specific body type.