The average salary for a make-up artist in Tennessee is around $77,560 per year.
Avg Salary
Make-Up artists earn an average yearly salary of $77,560.
Wages typically start from $51,160 and go up to $147,480.
33% above national average Updated in 2018
Make-Up artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$70.90 per hour
$147,480 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$55.04 per hour
$114,490 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$37.29 per hour
$77,560 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$29.04 per hour
$60,410 per year
10th percentile
Starting level make-up artist earnings begin at:
$24.59 per hour
$51,160 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Make-Up artist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $97,150 |
| District of Columbia | $95,730 |
| Florida | $82,400 |
| Tennessee | $77,560 |
| Hawaii | $47,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,350 |
| Texas | $42,550 |
| New Jersey | $41,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $38,610 |
| Nevada | $23,730 |
| Georgia | $143,230 |
| California | $140,870 |
| Louisiana | $129,580 |
How do make-up artist salaries compare to similar careers?
Make-Up artists earn 11% more than similar careers in Tennessee.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Mail superintendent salary | $83K |
| Architect salary | $74K |
| Art director salary | $71K |
| Filmmaker salary | $65K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




