Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary
The median pay for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the United States is $97,150 a year. About 2,340 people hold this job.
- 10th percentile
- $23,360
- 25th percentile
- $34,530
- Median percentile
- $97,150
- 75th percentile
- $143,230
- 90th percentile
- $167,470
Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience. BLS does not report experience, so reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only a rough guide. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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By state
- Georgia $143,230
- California $140,870
- New York $97,150
- District of Columbia $95,730
- Florida $82,400
By metro area
- Atlanta, GA $160,190
- Los Angeles, CA $140,870
- Orlando, FL $108,520
- New York, NY $97,150
- Washington, DC $95,730