As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freelance Makeup Artist in New Hampshire is $59,503, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,144 weekly, or $4,959 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freelance Makeup Artist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Freelance Makeup Artist in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $39,100 to $72,057. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,823) and 75th percentile ($66,074), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,057 per year. This $17,251 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Credit Card, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Hampshire Freelance Makeup Artist often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 nationwide for Freelance Makeup Artist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Healthcare to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freelance Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $39,100 NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $48,823 NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $59,503 NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $66,074 NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $72,057 NH August 01, 2026
25% $48,823 10% $39,100 90% $72,057 75% $66,074 $59,503 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Freelance Makeup Artist ?

A make-up artist or makeup artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics on others for theatre, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry. Awards given for this profession in the entertainment industry include the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and even several entertainment industry awards such as the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes. In the United States as well as the other parts of the globe, professional licenses are required by agencies in order for them to hire t...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $56,899 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $57,788 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $58,558 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $58,564 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $55,400 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $55,468 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $56,108 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $55,879 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $57,848 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $55,677 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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