Models H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Models

Models (SOC code 41-9012) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 1,305 labor condition applications have been filed by 118 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Models positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Models positions is $179,432, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $17,472 to $728,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $43,670 for this occupation, H1B salaries are +310.9% Above Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Models is $58,180, with approximately 0 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $33,970 (10th percentile) to $103,110 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Models positions include Ford Models, Inc., Wilhelmina Models, Inc., and IMG Models, LLC among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Models positions include New York, NY and MIAMI BEACH, FL. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

New York leads H1B filings for this occupation with 1,075 applications, followed by Florida and California. View Models H1B data in New York for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Models

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Models positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	Ford Models, Inc.	NY	262	$207,435	$43,670	+375.0% Above Market
2	Wilhelmina Models, Inc.	NY	88	$148,909	$43,670	+241.0% Above Market
3	IMG Models, LLC	NY	84	$208,000	$43,670	+376.3% Above Market
4	Men/Women NY Model Management Inc.	NY	61	$189,246	$43,670	+333.4% Above Market
5	DNA Model Management LLC	NY	59	$117,397	$43,670	+168.8% Above Market
6	NYC MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.	NY	56	$111,429	$43,670	+155.2% Above Market
7	Next Management	NY	55	$176,654	$43,670	+304.5% Above Market
8	ROOT MANAGEMENT INC.	NY	49	$208,000	$43,670	+376.3% Above Market
9	Red Model Management, LLC.	NY	43	$229,767	$43,670	+426.1% Above Market
10	Muse Management, Inc.	NY	35	$162,834	$43,670	+272.9% Above Market
11	Marilyn Model Management, Inc.	NY	34	$189,647	$43,670	+334.3% Above Market
12	MC2 MODELS MIAMI, LLC	NY	30	$166,400	$43,670	+281.0% Above Market
13	MC2 Model Management LLC	NY	28	$148,571	$43,670	+240.2% Above Market
14	Trump Model Management	NY	28	$90,571	$43,670	+107.4% Above Market
15	1 MODEL MANAGEMENT, LLC	NY	27	$120,948	$43,670	+177.0% Above Market
16	MEGA MODEL MANAGEMENT, INC.	FL	23	$98,574	$43,670	+125.7% Above Market
17	NOUS MODEL MANAGEMENT, INC.	CA	22	$307,273	$43,670	+603.6% Above Market
18	WILHELMINA-MIAMI, INC.	FL	20	$122,720	$43,670	+181.0% Above Market
19	APM MODELS INC.	NY	19	$132,158	$43,670	+202.6% Above Market
20	Elite Model Management Corporation	NY	18	$208,000	$43,670	+376.3% Above Market

Models H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Models vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	New York, NY	1,066	56	$178,809	N/A	N/A
2	MIAMI BEACH, FL	111	9	$211,074	N/A	N/A
3	Los Angeles, CA	22	11	$228,843	N/A	N/A
4	BEVERLY HILLS, CA	12	4	$66,684	N/A	N/A
5	WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA	12	4	$89,960	N/A	N/A
6	MIAMI, FL	9	3	$50,844	N/A	N/A
7	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	9	5	$135,108	N/A	N/A
8	NEW YORK CITY, NY	5	3	$235,181	N/A	N/A
9	CAMP HILL, PA	4	1	$201,500	N/A	N/A
10	CULVER CITY, CA	4	2	$338,000	N/A	N/A
11	STUDIO CITY, CA	4	2	$156,250	N/A	N/A
12	TAMPA, FL	4	1	$23,535	N/A	N/A
13	MALIBU, CA	3	2	$96,000	N/A	N/A
14	NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA	3	1	$36,500	N/A	N/A
15	SAN FERANCISCO, CA	3	1	$312,000	N/A	N/A
16	BOSTON, MA	2	1	$312,000	N/A	N/A
17	CUPERTINO, CA	2	1	$149,760	N/A	N/A
18	DELRAY BEACH, FL	2	1	$520,000	N/A	N/A
19	ENCINO, CA	2	1	$31,845	N/A	N/A
20	OLDWICK, NJ	2	2	$208,000	N/A	N/A

Models H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	New York	1,075	61	$178,779	$89,990
2	Florida	131	18	$195,575	$44,510
3	California	84	38	$156,002	$62,400
4	Pennsylvania	5	1	$213,200	$57,530
5	Georgia	2	2	$119,000	N/A
6	Massachusetts	2	1	$312,000	N/A
7	Minnesota	2	1	$312,000	N/A
8	New Jersey	2	2	$208,000	$33,970
9	Arizona	1	1	$208,000	N/A
10	Hawaii	1	1	$69,763	N/A

Prevailing Wage Levels for Models

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
II	1	1.0%	$96,000	$96,000	$96,000
III	2	2.1%	$96,000	$96,000	$96,000
IV	4	4.1%	$156,000	$104,000	$208,000
Level I	2	2.1%	$25,085	$20,800	$29,370
Level II	1	1.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Level III	3	3.1%	$332,800	$145,600	$520,000
Level IV	84	86.6%	$163,384	$72,800	$260,000

BLS National Salary Distribution for Models

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Models positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.