Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary in the United States
$23,360
10th
$34,530
25th
$97,150
Median
$143,230
75th
$167,470
90th
National median
$97,150
2025 OEWS
Mean
$102,240
Hourly median
$46.71
Employment
2,340
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $160,190 | 140 |
| GA | $143,230 | 200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,870 | 780 |
| CA | $140,870 | 830 |
| LA | $129,580 | — |
| Orlando, FL | $108,520 | 160 |
| NY | $97,150 | 190 |
| New York, NY | $97,150 | 180 |
| Washington, DC | $95,730 | 70 |
| DC | $95,730 | 60 |
| FL | $82,400 | 250 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.