The salary statistics and trend of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of theater companies and dinner theaters are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare makeup artists, theatrical and performance salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of theater companies and dinner theaters. 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 $106,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent makeup artists, theatrical and performance is $36,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry of Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,300 | -17.00% | -20.28% |
| 2016 | $75,230 | 25.19% | - |
| 2015 | $56,280 | 14.98% | - |
| 2014 | $47,850 | -8.03% | - |
| 2013 | $51,690 | -49.62% | - |
| 2012 | $77,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in six industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |