As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Ailey, GA is $54,653, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,051 weekly, or $4,554 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 Ailey, GA vary widely, spanning from $35,907 to $66,176. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,841) and 75th percentile ($60,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,176 per year. This $15,843 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, Ailey Makeup Artist often earn 8.0% 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 $35,907 Ailey, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $44,841 Ailey, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $54,653 Ailey, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $60,684 Ailey, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $66,176 Ailey, GA 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 Ailey, Georgia    Ailey is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 432. It is part of the Vidalia Micro....More

Ailey, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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