Make-Up artist earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Make-Up artist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $72,160
District of Columbia $86,060
Florida $68,770
Georgia $58,000
Hawaii $47,720
Louisiana $28,620
New Jersey $41,000
Nevada $23,730
New York $64,760
Pennsylvania $45,350
Puerto Rico $38,610
Tennessee $77,560
Texas $42,550

How do make-up artist salaries compare to similar careers?

Make-Up artists earn about the same as related careers in Hawaii. On average, they make less than industrial designers but more than graphic designers.

Career Median Salary
Industrial designer salary $59K
Family social worker salary $55K
Firefighter salary $56K
Hazardous materials removal worker salary $56K
Clergy salary $47K
Make-Up artist salary $48K
Postal service clerk salary $60K
Spa manager salary $48K
Landscaper salary $51K
Graphic designer salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)