SOC 39-5091 · Personal Care and Service Occupations
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance wages by metro
National median annual wage
$97,150
- 10th percentile
- $23,360
- 25th percentile
- $34,530
- Median
- $97,150
- 75th percentile
- $143,230
- 90th percentile
- $167,470
- Mean
- $102,240
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,340.
That median is 90.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 140 | $64,480 | $160,190 | $162,080 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 780 | $76,340 | $140,870 | $169,590 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 160 | $32,040 | $108,520 | $270,140 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 180 | $77,900 | $97,150 | $192,780 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 70 | $52,000 | $95,730 | $138,770 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 780 | $76,340 | $140,870 | $169,590 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 180 | $77,900 | $97,150 | $192,780 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 160 | $32,040 | $108,520 | $270,140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 140 | $64,480 | $160,190 | $162,080 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 70 | $52,000 | $95,730 | $138,770 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 200 | $64,480 | $143,230 | $162,190 |
| California | 830 | $76,340 | $140,870 | $169,590 |
| Louisiana | Not available | $22,200 | $129,580 | $131,970 |
| New York | 190 | $78,260 | $97,150 | $192,840 |
| District of Columbia | 60 | $52,000 | $95,730 | $111,870 |
| Florida | 250 | $32,040 | $82,400 | $213,850 |
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- Animal Caretakers
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance is $97,150. Employment is 2,340.
How does Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance is 90.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is highest on this page's list at $160,190.