The salary statistics of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare makeup artists, theatrical and performance salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $134,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of information. 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 $134,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid makeup artists, theatrical and performance is $22,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $68,280 | 4.13% | -18.35% |
| 2017 | $65,460 | -12.36% | - |
| 2016 | $73,550 | -11.18% | - |
| 2015 | $81,770 | 9.40% | - |
| 2014 | $74,080 | -12.37% | - |
| 2013 | $83,240 | 2.92% | - |
| 2012 | $80,810 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].