How much does a Special Effects Makeup Artist make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Effects Makeup Artist in Newark, NJ is $67,523. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,191 to $76,878, with most professionals earning between $49,694 and $85,395.

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 $49,694 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $58,191 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $67,523 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $76,878 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $85,395 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $58,191 10% $49,694 90% $85,395 75% $76,878 $67,523 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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    2 - 4 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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Special Effects Makeup Artist ranges from $58,191 to $76,878 with the average base salary of $67,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,191 to $76,878 with the average total cash compensation of $67,523.
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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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