The average wage for a make-up artist in the United States is around $32.44 per hour.
Avg Wage
Make-Up artists earn an average hourly wage of $32.44.
Salaries typically start from $10.25 per hour and go up to $102.72 per hour.
54% above national average Updated in 2019
Make-Up artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$102.72 per hour
$213,651 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$59.51 per hour
$123,771 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$32.44 per hour
$67,484 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$17.69 per hour
$36,794 per year
10th percentile
Starting level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$10.25 per hour
$21,315 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Make-Up artist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $86,060 |
| Tennessee | $77,560 |
| California | $72,160 |
| Florida | $68,770 |
| New York | $64,760 |
| Georgia | $58,000 |
| Hawaii | $47,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,350 |
| Texas | $42,550 |
| New Jersey | $41,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $38,610 |
| Louisiana | $28,620 |
| Nevada | $23,730 |
How do make-up artist salaries compare to similar careers?
Make-Up artists earn 10% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Naval architect salary | $92K |
| Art director salary | $89K |
| Film director salary | $75K |
| Detective salary | $83K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)