As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Springfield, MO is $54,580, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,050 weekly, or $4,548 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $35,860 to $66,088. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,781) and 75th percentile ($60,604), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,088 per year. This $15,823 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, Springfield Makeup Artist often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 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 $35,860 Springfield, MO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $44,781 Springfield, MO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $54,580 Springfield, MO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $60,604 Springfield, MO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $66,088 Springfield, MO July 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 Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

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