39 Series · SOC 39-5091
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$50,280
per year
Median Hourly
$24.17/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$75,410
average
Employment
3,320
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$22,010
25th Percentile
$28,850
Median
$50,280
75th Percentile
$132,530
90th Percentile
$157,090
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
View all 6 states →
| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $132,890 | +164% above national |
| 2 | Georgia | $132,610 | +164% above national |
| 3 | New York | $100,410 | +100% above national |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $91,290 | +82% above national |
| 5 | Tennessee | $58,560 | +16% above national |
| 6 | Florida | $43,020 | 14% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
View all 6 metro areas →
| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $133,050 | +165% above national |
| 2 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $132,900 | +164% above national |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,650 | +98% above national |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91,290 | +82% above national |
| 5 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,270 | +22% above national |
| 6 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $43,020 | 14% below national |