As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Acton, CA is $67,708, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,302 weekly, or $5,642 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Makeup Artist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Makeup Artist in Acton, CA vary widely, spanning from $44,490 to $81,995. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,555) and 75th percentile ($75,186), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,995 per year. This $19,631 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, Acton Makeup Artist often earn 0.2% higher 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 $44,490 Acton, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $55,555 Acton, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $67,708 Acton, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $75,186 Acton, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $81,995 Acton, CA April 01, 2026
25% $55,555 10% $44,490 90% $81,995 75% $75,186 $67,708 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Makeup Artist in Acton, CA. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $55,555 to $75,186 with the average base salary of $67,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,959 to $72,098 with the average total cash compensation of $63,188.

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