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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Role Overview

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

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $132,890
Georgia $132,610
New York $100,410
District of Columbia $91,290
Tennessee $58,560
Florida $43,020

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Median Annual Salary

$50,280

Projected Growth (10yr)

+8.1%

Avg. annual openings

1.1k

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