What are the main factors that influence a Retail Makeup Artist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Retail Makeup Artist's salary?

A Retail Makeup Artist's salary grows with experience: a Retail Makeup Artist (0-1 years)earns $34,589, a Cook II (1-3 years)earns $38,506, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $43,361, a Sous Chef (5+ years)earns $56,925,

What are the highest paying states for a Retail Makeup Artist?

Retail Makeup Artist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Retail Makeup Artist roles are District of Columbia $37,156, California $37,015, Massachusetts $36,522. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Retail Makeup Artist roles make?

Salaries for Retail Makeup Artist level roles vary by specialization: Makeup Consultant: $81,366; Mac Makeup Artist: $73,578; Special Effects Makeup Artist: $62,016; Makeup Artist: $61,493; 3D Production Artist - Retail Visualization Special: $59,566.

Retail Makeup Artist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Retail Makeup Artist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Makeup Artist in Rhode Island is $34,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Retail Makeup Artist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,580 to $37,582
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,565

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Retail Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,582	$3,132	$723	$18
Average	$34,794	$2,899	$669	$17
25th Percentile	$32,580	$2,715	$627	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Retail Makeup Artist Salaries

A Retail Makeup Artist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Retail Makeup Artist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Retail Makeup Artists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,156.
California: $37,015.
Massachusetts: $36,522.

District of Columbia $37,156 California $37,015 Massachusetts $36,522 Washington $36,388 New Jersey $36,374 Alaska $36,327 Connecticut $35,864 New York $35,676

Hawaii $35,076 Rhode Island $34,794 Maryland $34,602 Minnesota $34,341 Colorado $34,240 Illinois $34,206 Oregon $34,079 Delaware $33,985

New Hampshire $33,926 Virginia $33,794 Pennsylvania $33,408 Nevada $33,213 North Dakota $33,149 Michigan $33,049 Wisconsin $33,012 Vermont $32,938

Texas $32,733 Maine $32,720 Arizona $32,700 Ohio $32,676 Georgia $32,367 Indiana $32,213 Wyoming $32,183 Utah $32,136

Iowa $32,116 Kansas $31,955 Louisiana $31,908 North Carolina $31,891 Missouri $31,884 Florida $31,753 Montana $31,683 Nebraska $31,616

Kentucky $31,579 South Carolina $31,445 Tennessee $31,361 Idaho $31,327 New Mexico $31,082 Oklahoma $31,028 Alabama $30,830 South Dakota $30,498

Arkansas $30,317 West Virginia $30,220 Mississippi $29,928

Top Paying Cities for Retail Makeup Artists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $35,364
Albion: $34,777
Ashaway: $35,498

Adamsville, RI $35,364 Albion, RI $34,777 Ashaway, RI $35,498 Barrington, RI $34,777 Block Island, RI $35,314 Bradford, RI $35,475 Bristol, RI $34,743 Carolina, RI $35,186

Charlestown, RI $35,223 Chepachet, RI $34,710 Clayville, RI $34,743 Coventry, RI $34,710 West Greenwich, RI $34,686 East Greenwich, RI $34,733 Exeter, RI $35,475 Fiskeville, RI $34,777

Forestdale, RI $34,743 Foster, RI $34,686 Glendale, RI $34,686 Greene, RI $35,076 Greenville, RI $34,777 Harmony, RI $34,767 Harrisville, RI $34,710 Hope, RI $34,777

Hope Valley, RI $35,498 Hopkinton, RI $35,508 Jamestown, RI $35,153 Kenyon, RI $35,465 Little Compton, RI $35,351 Manville, RI $34,777 Mapleville, RI $34,686 Newport, RI $35,159

Middletown, RI $35,307 North Kingstown, RI $34,676 North Scituate, RI $34,767 Oakland, RI $34,720 Pascoag, RI $34,700 Pawtucket, RI $34,777 Central Falls, RI $34,777 Cumberland, RI $34,777

Lincoln, RI $34,777 Portsmouth, RI $35,019 Prudence Island, RI $34,710 Rockville, RI $35,508 Saunderstown, RI $35,173 Shannock, RI $35,455 Slatersville, RI $34,743 Slocum, RI $35,173

Tiverton, RI $35,374 Wakefield, RI $35,136 Kingston, RI $35,143 Narragansett, RI $35,149 Peace Dale, RI $35,136 Warren, RI $34,767 Warwick, RI $34,777 Westerly, RI $35,519

West Kingston, RI $35,163 West Warwick, RI $34,777 Wood River Junction, RI $35,475 Woonsocket, RI $34,743 North Smithfield, RI $34,767 Wyoming, RI $35,465 Providence, RI $34,777 Cranston, RI $34,777

North Providence, RI $34,777 East Providence, RI $34,777 Riverside, RI $34,777 Rumford, RI $34,777 Smithfield, RI $34,777 Johnston, RI $34,777

Retail Makeup Artist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Makeup Artist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$32,580

Average $34,794/year

$37,582

$2,715

Average $2,899/month

$3,132

$627

Average $669/week

$723

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,582	$3,132	$723	$18
Average	$34,794	$2,899	$669	$17
25th Percentile	$32,580	$2,715	$627	$16

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