As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Bennington, VT is $62,276, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,198 weekly, or $5,190 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 Bennington, VT vary widely, spanning from $40,915 to $75,406. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,095) and 75th percentile ($69,149), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,406 per year. This $18,054 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, Bennington Makeup Artist often earn 3.0% higher than national averages. However, Bennington currently ranks 298 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 $40,915 Bennington, VT November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $51,095 Bennington, VT November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,276 Bennington, VT November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $69,149 Bennington, VT November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $75,406 Bennington, VT November 01, 2026
25% $51,095 10% $40,915 90% $75,406 75% $69,149 $62,276 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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About Bennington, Vermont    Bennington is located in southwestern Bennington County at 42°53′28″N 73°12′29″W / 42.89111°N 73.20806°W / 42.89111; -73.20806. To the west is New ....More

Bennington, Vermont  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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