DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 586 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 5,350 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Models
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $208,000 | 0% | 316 | 38 |
| Miami Beach, FL | $104,000 | -50% | 40 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $208,000 | +131.1% | 322 |
| New Jersey | $208,000 | +512.3% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $208,000 | N/A | 3 |
| Georgia | $208,000 | N/A | 1 |
| California | $149,760 | +140% | 21 |
| Florida | $104,000 | +133.7% | 47 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Models positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| FORD MODELS, INC. | Not specified | $208,000 |
| ROOT MANAGEMENT INC. | Not specified | $208,000 |
| WILHELMINA MODELS INC | Not specified | $104,000 |
| NEXT MANAGEMENT LLC | Not specified | $104,000 |
| RED MODEL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Not specified | $208,000 |
| IMG Models, LLC | Not specified | $208,000 |
| DNA Model Management LLC | Not specified | $104,000 |
| 1 MODEL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Not specified | $104,000 |
| DECO MODELS,INC. | Not specified | $520,000 |
| MARILYN MODEL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Not specified | $156,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Models is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $186,218.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 586 DOL filings, the median salary for a Models is $208,000, ranging from $104,000 to $208,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $124,380 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $208,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Models positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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