Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Count Room Associate - FT - PENN Entertainment - Columbus,OH

    We're Changing Entertainment. Come Join Us. We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an...

  • Early Morning Stock Associate - Ross - Columbus,OH

    Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend...

  • Ecommerce Photographer - A&F Co. - Abercrombie & Fitch - Columbus,OH

    Ecommerce Photographer - Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The Abercrombie & Fitch team is looking for a photographer that has a passion for studio e-commerce photography. This person will be responsible for shooting studio on-figure e-commerce...

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What Makeup Artists Do

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.


Makeup artist Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 3,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $134,750

Job Outlook for Makeup artists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,100
  • Growth rate: 37 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Makeup artist

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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