Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$97,150
$46.71/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,360 | $11.23 |
| 25th percentile | $34,530 | $16.60 |
| Median | $97,150 | $46.71 |
| 75th percentile | $143,230 | $68.86 |
| 90th percentile | $167,470 | $80.51 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 2,340
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | ||
| 1st | $143,230 | $148,744 1st |
| California | ||
| 2nd | $140,870 | $127,231 3rd |
| Louisiana | ||
| 3rd | $129,580 | $146,904 2nd |
| New York | ||
| 4th | $97,150 | $90,020 4th |
| District of Columbia | ||
| 5th | $95,730 | $87,106 5th |
| Florida | ||
| 6th | $82,400 | $79,680 6th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +6.1%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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