Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary by State and Metro Area
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performances in the United States earn a median salary of $97,150/year ($46.71/hr). Salaries range from $23,360 to $167,470 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across 6 states and 5 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$23K
10th percentile
$35K
25th percentile
$97K
Median
$143K
75th percentile
$167K
90th percentile
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $143K | $68.86/hr | 200 |
| California | $141K | $67.73/hr | 830 |
| Louisiana | $130K | $62.3/hr | , |
| New York | $97K | $46.71/hr | 190 |
| District of Columbia | $96K | $46.02/hr | 60 |
| Florida | $82K | $39.62/hr | 250 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $160K | 140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $141K | 780 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $109K | 160 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97K | 180 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $96K | 70 |