Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in U.S.
SOC 39-5091 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in U.S. is $50,280 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $24.17 per hour. 3,320 people work as Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performances in U.S.. Wages have grown 13% since 2014, when the median was $44,310.
Median Annual Salary
$50,280
Mean Annual
$75,410
Median Hourly
$24.17
Total Employed
3,320
Salary Distribution
$22k
10th
$29k
25th
$50k
Median
$133k
75th
$157k
90th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $132,920 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $132,920 |
| Information | $132,850 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $119,820 |
| Employment Services | $119,820 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $119,820 |
| Temporary Help Services | $119,790 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $91,290 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $91,290 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $63,790 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $58,560 |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $52,050 |
| Television Broadcasting Stations | $50,650 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $50,650 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $50,280 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $43,020 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $43,020 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | $43,020 |
| Educational Services | $34,470 |
| Educational Services | $34,470 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $23,480 |
| Personal Care Services | $23,480 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $23,480 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,280 |
| 2023 | $47,390 |
| 2022 | $96,370 |
| 2021 | $134,750 |
| 2020 | $106,920 |
| 2019 | $75,730 |
| 2018 | $64,250 |
| 2017 | $59,300 |
| 2016 | $60,970 |
| 2015 | $53,230 |
| 2014 | $44,310 |
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