Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Physician Gastroenterology - Make up to $3,255/annually - AMN Healthcare, Inc. - Victoria, TX

    Here you'll find a number of performing arts venues and museums, like the Children's Discovery Museum. This city is also home to the Texas Zoo, three golf courses, a major shopping mall, and various ...

  • Physician Gastroenterology - Make up to $705,000/annually - Pacific Companies - Little Rock, AR

    ... artists . Historic downtowns blend charm and modern amenities, with unique shops, top-rated restaurants, and lively entertainment. Community Highlights * World-class outdoor recreation: mountain ...

  • Physician Neurology - Make up to $300,000/annually - Veterans Health Administration - Columbia, MO

    Columbia is the site of internationally renowned "Roots N Blues N BBQ" annual music festival, the "True False" documentary film festival, and also hosts numerous arts , theater, and music events ...

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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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