Makeup artist earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Makeup artist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Tennessee $77,560
Florida $75,670
Georgia $58,000
Hawaii $47,720
Colorado $45,980
Pennsylvania $45,350
Texas $42,550
New Jersey $41,000
Puerto Rico $38,610
Illinois $30,100
Louisiana $28,620
Nevada $23,730
California $164,090
New York $129,500
District of Columbia $101,480

How do makeup artist salaries compare to similar careers?

Makeup artists earn about the same as related careers in Florida. On average, they make less than detectives but more than fashion designers.

Career Median Salary
Detective salary $68K
Naval architect salary $76K
Filmmaker salary $63K
Film director salary $63K
Arbitrator salary $59K
Makeup artist salary $76K
Industrial designer salary $62K
Multimedia animator salary $64K
Police officer salary $60K
Fashion designer salary $56K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)