What This Job Pays: model

February 4, 2007

What This Job Pays: model

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Pay: The average pay of a model in the Seattle area is $23 an hour, with most making from about $20 to $40 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.

Demand: Keen competition is expected for modeling jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Need to know: Models work under a variety of conditions, which can be both difficult and glamorous. The coming season's fashions may be modeled in a comfortable, climate-controlled studio or in a cold, damp outdoor location. Schedules can be demanding, and models must keep in constant touch with an agent so that they don't miss an opportunity for work. Being away from friends and family, and needing to focus on the photographer's instructions despite interruptions for touchups, clothing, and set changes can be stressful. Yet, successful models interact with a variety of people and may get to work in distant cities, foreign countries and exotic locations.

PayScale, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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