Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performances in the United States earn a median salary of $50,280/year ($24.17/hr). Salaries range from $22,010 to $157,090 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$22K
10th percentile
$29K
25th percentile
$50K
Median
$133K
75th percentile
$157K
90th percentile
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $133K | $63.89/hr | - |
| Georgia | $133K | $63.76/hr | 80 |
| New York | $100K | $48.28/hr | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $91K | $43.89/hr | 80 |
| Tennessee | $59K | $28.15/hr | 30 |
| Florida | $43K | $20.68/hr | 380 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $133K | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $133K | - |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100K | 290 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91K | 90 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61K | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $43K | 250 |