The average wage for a makeup artist in New Jersey is around $19.71 per hour.
Avg Wage
Makeup artists earn an average hourly wage of $19.71.
Salaries typically start from $10.90 per hour and go up to $37.44 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2016
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 New Jersey. On average, they make less than meter readers but more than piano tuners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Meter reader salary | $45K |
| Craft artist salary | $41K |
| Model salary | $46K |
| Ambulance dispatcher salary | $44K |
| Financial clerk salary | $44K |
| Makeup artist salary | $41K |
| Travel agent salary | $42K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $40K |
| Glass blower salary | $37K |
| Piano tuner salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)