How much does a Special Effects Makeup Artist make in Carson City, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Effects Makeup Artist in Carson City, NV is $67,272. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,279 to $76,798, with most professionals earning between $50,091 and $85,470.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Effects Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $50,091 Carson City,NV March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $58,279 Carson City,NV March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $67,272 Carson City,NV March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $76,798 Carson City,NV March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $85,470 Carson City,NV March 01, 2025
25% $58,279 10% $50,091 90% $85,470 75% $76,798 $67,272 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Art Designer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Special Effects Makeup Artist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Special Effects Makeup Artist in Carson City, NV. The base salary for Special Effects Makeup Artist ranges from $58,279 to $76,798 with the average base salary of $67,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,258 to $79,139 with the average total cash compensation of $68,925.
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About Carson City, Nevada    Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the populati....More

Carson City, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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