Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist Job Description
Makeup Artist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Makeup Artist is $35272 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $101816. The lowest salary reported was $20641. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Makeup Artist is $17.54 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $50.63. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.26. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Makeup Artist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $400 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Makeup Artist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $12,080 – $99,329
Florida – n/a
Georgia – n/a
Illinois – n/a
New York – $29,277 – $50,050
These are the highest paying cities for a Makeup Artist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Los Angeles, California –
New York, New York –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Chicago, Illinois –
Miami, Florida –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Makeup Artist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $35272 while in 2007 it was just $32710.63
The makeup artist salary makes it one of the most coveted jobs in the show business because it is possible to earn as much as $2000 per shoot. But that is for people who are pretty well etched in their field. People who are in the beginning stages can earn about $500 for one shoot. If you are employed in the pay of very established Hollywood actors or actresses, then you will earn several times more. In the fashion industry, the makeup artist can earn an hourly rate of $10.30 – $31.78; in the performing arts industry, an hourly rate of $9.92 – $31.45; in the entertainment field an hourly rate of $11.09 – $38.66.
The makeup artist salary will also depend on whether you are working for the video shoots or still shoot. The nature of job varies for both categories. Though the basics are the same, the lighting is quite different for a still shoot and video shoot. Depending upon that fact, the job demands will change and the duties also change. For personal services, the average salary for a makeup artist is $25,540 and for performing arts company it will be $53,930 per year. These figures were noted for the year 2010. The motion picture companies give an average of $80,250 per year. This average salary is based on the nationwide salary average. Of course, the makeup artist salary varies from state to state. Mississippi, West Virginia, New York, Washington DC are the states where the salary is a bit high. If you are looking for the highest concentration of makeup artists then you will see that the state of Nevada has a huge concentration.
It is true that experience counts a lot when you are considering the salary. Also, the makeup artist should have thorough knowledge of the various kinds of easy make up techniques and a good foundation on cosmetic application. A great deal depends on the precision and accuracy with which the job is completed. He should also keep in touch with the latest innovations involved in cosmetic products and buy only those products that will suit the complexion and skin of the artists. He should have thorough knowledge of how to look after the skin and how to prevent skin allergies caused due to use of certain cosmetics.
Job Outlook
If you are looking to become a makeup artist, then you must study in a school of cosmetology. To get in such a school you should have completed high school degree. A full-time course in beauty therapy and make-up is an added advantage. The range of study is huge and wide including skin care, nail care, hygiene, hair cutting and styling, skin care treatments, various methods of makeup application and so on. The aspiring artist should be able to identify the various kinds of face shapes and learn to apply makeup so that each artist’s best features are enhanced and highlighted.
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 95% of Makeup Artists were males while 5% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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