Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in the Industry of Motion Picture and Video Industries

The salary statistics and trend of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of motion picture and video industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare makeup artists, theatrical and performance salaries in different industries within the information sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,490
25th Percentile Wage
$38,470
50th Percentile Wage
$67,150
75th Percentile Wage
$112,850
90th Percentile Wage
$128,880

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of motion picture and video industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) makeup artists, theatrical and performance is $128,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent makeup artists, theatrical and performance is $21,490.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of Motion Picture and Video Industries from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$67,150
-15.38% -21.31%
2016
$77,480
-9.50% -
2015
$84,840
11.76% -
2014
$74,860
-13.68% -
2013
$85,100
4.28% -
2012
$81,460
- -

Table 3. Compare Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in Different Industries within the Information Sector

The average salaries of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in three industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
$67,150
Motion Picture and Video Industries
$67,150
Broadcasting (except Internet)
$48,690

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