As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Augusta, GA is $56,990, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,096 weekly, or $4,749 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 Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $37,442 to $69,006. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,758) and 75th percentile ($63,280), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,006 per year. This $16,522 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, Augusta Makeup Artist often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 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 $37,442 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $46,758 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $56,990 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $63,280 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $69,006 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
25% $46,758 10% $37,442 90% $69,006 75% $63,280 $56,990 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $46,758 to $63,280 with the average base salary of $56,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,882 to $61,689 with the average total cash compensation of $54,067.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

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

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