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Highest Paying Industries for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

The top 20 highest paying industries for makeup artists, theatrical and performance (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $74,860, motion picture and video industries is the highest paying industry for makeup artists, theatrical and performance. It is followed by motion picture and sound recording industries industry (average annual salary $74,860). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Table 1. 20 Highest Paying Industries for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Rank	Industry	Average Salary i	Entry Level Salary i	# of Empl. i
1	Motion Picture and Video Industries	$74,860	$21,570	1,430
2	Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries	$74,860	$21,570	1,430
3	Information	$74,080	$22,000	1,550
4	Broadcasting (except Internet)	$60,320	$23,350	100
5	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	$54,280	$21,070	100
6	Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters	$47,850	$31,740	140
7	Performing Arts Companies	$47,080	$31,670	160
8	Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	$43,320	$19,560	n/a
9	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	$37,630	$20,520	270
10	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	$37,460	$18,520	140
11	Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	$31,670	$17,420	50
12	Personal Care Services	$23,210	$17,460	480
13	Personal and Laundry Services	$23,210	$17,460	480
14	Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government)	$23,210	$17,460	480
15	Photographic Services	$22,780	$16,850	n/a
16	Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	$22,780	$16,850	n/a
17	Casino Hotels	$19,020	$16,040	30
18	Traveler Accommodation	$18,930	$16,010	30
19	Accommodation	$18,930	$16,010	30
20	Accommodation and Food Services	$18,930	$16,010	30