Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary
United States, all industries · BLS OEWS 2025
National market range
$35K–$143K
Median
$97,150
25th percentile
$34,530
75th percentile
$143,230
By state
State
Median
Range · 25th–75th
vs national
California
$140,870
$125K–$143K
District of Columbia
$95,730
$69K–$96K
Florida
$82,400
$33K–$150K
Georgia
$143,230
$100K–$160K
Louisiana
$129,580
$117K–$132K
New York
$97,150
$97K–$146K
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025 · Ranges are 25th–75th percentile of reported wages for the occupation code · All workers, regardless of gender.
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