As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Amarillo, TX is $56,011, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,077 weekly, or $4,668 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 Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $36,799 to $67,820. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,955) and 75th percentile ($62,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,820 per year. This $16,237 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, Amarillo Makeup Artist often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 statewide for Makeup Artist job salary. 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 $36,799 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $45,955 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $56,011 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,192 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $67,820 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
25% $45,955 10% $36,799 90% $67,820 75% $62,192 $56,011 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 Amarillo, TX. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $45,955 to $62,192 with the average base salary of $56,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,059 to $60,629 with the average total cash compensation of $53,138.

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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

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