Makeup Artist Salary in the United States

Makeup Artist Salary

How much does a Makeup Artist make in the United States? The average Makeup Artist salary in the United States is $54,752 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $49,441 and $62,855. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $44,606 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $49,441 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $54,752 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,855 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $70,233 US June 27, 2024
25% $49,441 10% $44,606 90% $70,233 75% $62,855 $54,752 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a 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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  • Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson Township, NJ
    This is a short-term position for the Fright Fest season. Duties will include applying make-up to actors, applying and removing prosthetics to actors, work...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Billings, MT
    \*Night Shift\. \*$3,500 Sign-On Bonus\. Company & Job Description Overview. _Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation_ *is currently searching for talen...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Billings, MT
    \*$3,500 Sign-On Bonus\. \*Baylor Shift Availbable\. Company & Job Description Overview. _Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation_ *is currently searchi...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • MAPFRE Insurance - Framingham, MA
    Here at MAPFRE, we pride ourselves on our employees' talent, commitment and ability to innovate with purpose. Our Employees are our greatest asset. The Mat...
    - 8 Days Ago
  • Sturges Ridge at Fairfield - Fairfield, CT
    Benchmark Senior Living is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor/ Assistant Director of Nursing. As the Nursing Supervisor you will manage the successful op...
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Makeup Artist in the United States. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $49,441 to $62,855 with the average base salary of $54,752. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,441 to $62,855 with the average total cash compensation of $54,752.

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