Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $136,340 | $65.55 | ||
| District of Columbia | 70 | $103,820 | $49.91 | |
| New York | 270 | $127,660 | $61.38 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera, clinical, or security purposes. Includes instruction in period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health and safety; client consultation and care; pre- and post-production operations; set and crew conduct and relations; script, instruction, and prescription interpretation; labor relations; and business practices.
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$124,380 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as makeup artists, theatrical and performance.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 30%
- College dropout 34%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 18%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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