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 Illinois. On average, they make less than customer service representatives but more than tailors.

Career Median Salary
Customer service representative salary $38K
Esthetician salary $38K
Piano tuner salary $38K
Shipping and receiving clerk salary $37K
Office clerk salary $36K
Makeup artist salary $30K
Precious metal worker salary $33K
Craft artist salary $39K
Medical administrative assistant salary $37K
Tailor salary $34K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)