# SOC 41-9012: Models

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/41-9012

Employers submitted 1,232 certified H-1B applications for Models (41-9012) roles, requesting 1,716 workers. The average offered wage is $181,944/yr, 275% above the BLS national median ($48,470/yr). (2025, SOC 41-9012) The largest filers are Ford Models, Inc., Wilhelmina Models and IMG Models Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 1,232 |
| Total workers | 1,716 |
| Average offered wage | $182K |
| Average prevailing wage | $49K |
| BLS median wage | $48K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 41-9012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +275% |

## Top employers (of 122)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ford Models, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ford-models-inc-5dbeaf934e) | 280 | 294 | $207K | $48K |
| [Wilhelmina Models](https://www.xh1b.org/org/wilhelmina-models-bc3e82e3c7) | 100 | 103 | $149K | $48K |
| [IMG Models Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/img-models-inc-1157033c7d) | 87 | 120 | $218K | $48K |
| [DNA Model Management LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/dna-model-management-llc-2951f9dd4e) | 67 | 104 | $116K | $48K |
| [MEN/WOMEN NY Model Management](https://www.xh1b.org/org/menwomen-ny-model-management-cb9dafc3be) | 65 | 140 | $189K | $48K |
| [NYC Management GROUP, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/nyc-management-group-inc-cf929b90f9) | 56 | 101 | $111K | $48K |
| [Next Management, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/next-management-llc-2f6e176d92) | 55 | 156 | $182K | $48K |
| [Root Management Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/root-management-inc-7d82879306) | 49 | 51 | $208K | $48K |
| [Red Model Management, LLC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/red-model-management-llc-c260ac3a0b) | 43 | 56 | $230K | $48K |
| [Marilyn Model Management Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/marilyn-model-management-inc-84ec280682) | 38 | 57 | $190K | $48K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 11 | $60K |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 | $65K |
| 2012 | 8 | 8 | $50K |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | $73K |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $22K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $40K |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $41K |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $29K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $100K |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $31K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 97 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 16 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/41-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=41-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=41-9012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.