As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Agar, SD is $53,195, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,023 weekly, or $4,433 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 Agar, SD vary widely, spanning from $34,959 to $64,424. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,649) and 75th percentile ($59,072), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,424 per year. This $15,423 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, Agar Makeup Artist often earn 4.9% 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 $34,959 Agar, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $43,649 Agar, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $53,195 Agar, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $59,072 Agar, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $64,424 Agar, SD June 01, 2026
25% $43,649 10% $34,959 90% $64,424 75% $59,072 $53,195 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Makeup Artist jobs in Agar, South Dakota

Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift

Via Christi Village Hays - HAYS, KS

Travel PT - Physical Therapist

Focus Staff - RAPID CITY, SD

Search More Makeup Artist Jobs in Agar, South Dakota

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Makeup Artist.

Job Openings for Makeup Artist in Agar, SD

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Makeup Artist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
43649
59072
53195

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
44155
56888
49858
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Makeup Artist in Agar, SD. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $43,649 to $59,072 with the average base salary of $53,195. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,155 to $56,888 with the average total cash compensation of $49,858.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

43649
59072

 

About Agar, South Dakota    Agar is a small town in Sully County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 76 as of the 2010 census. Agar is a farm/ranch service center wi....More

Agar, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Makeup Artist Salary in popular cities: Sioux FallsRapid CityAberdeen

Jobs with a similar salary range to Makeup Artist : Cosmetic Consultant, Cosmetician, Adoption Caseworker