As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Monroe, LA is $54,520, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,048 weekly, or $4,543 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 Monroe, LA vary widely, spanning from $35,820 to $66,016. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,732) and 75th percentile ($60,537), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,016 per year. This $15,805 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, Monroe Makeup Artist often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Monroe currently ranks 775 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 $35,820 Monroe, LA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $44,732 Monroe, LA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $54,520 Monroe, LA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $60,537 Monroe, LA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $66,016 Monroe, LA November 01, 2026
25% $44,732 10% $35,820 90% $66,016 75% $60,537 $54,520 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 Monroe, Louisiana    Monroe (historically French: Poste-du-Ouachita) is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. I....More

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