The average salary for a makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the United States is $68,590, but the range typically falls between $22,720 and $101,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.97, with a range between $10.92 and $48.72.
There are approximately 4,130 people employed as a makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the United States. With New York, Florida, Illinois employing the highest number of makeup artists, theatrical and performance.The state with the best pay for a makeup artists, theatrical and performance is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $115,320, while Illinois has the lowest average annual salary of $35,370.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $21,540 | $10.35 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,720 | $10.92 |
| Median | $47,390 | $22.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,330 | $48.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $141,060 | $67.82 |
The salary of a makeup artists, theatrical and performance can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a makeup artists, theatrical and performance in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for makeup artists, theatrical and performance are District of Columbia, California, New York, Oklahoma, Utah while the worst states are Illinois, Florida, Utah, Oklahoma, New York.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $48,890 | $99,520 | $185,590 |
| District of Columbia | $74,010 | $115,320 | $164,440 |
| Florida | $40,630 | $46,060 | $50,670 |
| Illinois | $33,280 | $35,370 | $33,680 |
| New York | $78,000 | $111,970 | $155,620 |
| Oklahoma | $39,350 | $66,900 | $90,800 |
| Utah | $61,000 | $68,260 | $85,000 |
Even between cities, the salary of a makeup artists, theatrical and performance can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for makeup artists, theatrical and performance is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $116,550.The city with the lowest average salary for makeup artists, theatrical and performance is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $35,370.
Areas with highest average salaries for makeup artists, theatrical and performance
Areas with lowest average salaries for makeup artists, theatrical and performance
The number of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of makeup artists, theatrical and performance has increased by 1,350. On average, the number of makeup artists, theatrical and performance has been increasing by 12.1% each year. The salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance has decreased by $-31,400. On average, the salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance has been increasing by -7.9% each year.
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for makeup artists, theatrical and performance compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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