As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Wisconsin is $60,571, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,048 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $39,798 to $73,344. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,698) and 75th percentile ($67,257), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,344 per year. This $17,559 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, Wisconsin Makeup Artist often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide 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 $39,798 WI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $49,698 WI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $60,571 WI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $67,257 WI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $73,344 WI October 01, 2026
25% $49,698 10% $39,798 90% $73,344 75% $67,257 $60,571 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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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $55,332 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $55,365 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $55,485 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $56,465 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $56,124 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $56,507 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $55,348 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $56,671 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $56,181 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $55,440 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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