As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Abilene, KS is $56,512, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,087 weekly, or $4,709 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Makeup Artist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Makeup Artist in Abilene, KS vary widely, spanning from $37,128 to $68,427. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,366) and 75th percentile ($62,749), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,427 per year. This $16,383 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, Abilene Makeup Artist often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. 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
Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $37,128 Abilene, KS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $46,366 Abilene, KS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $56,512 Abilene, KS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,749 Abilene, KS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $68,427 Abilene, KS November 01, 2026
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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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About Abilene, Kansas    Abilene (pronounced /ˈæbɪliːn/) is a city in and the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city populati....More

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