Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$40.41	$69.06	$84.35

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

Where do Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists most often work?

• Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

No data available.

 

Employment Outlook for Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	-10	0	Number	Percent
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	3,100	4,200	1,100	37%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.