The salary statistics of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 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 | $31,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $102,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid makeup artists, theatrical and performance is $31,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $58,070 | -3.84% | 16.55% |
| 2017 | $60,300 | -1.61% | - |
| 2016 | $61,270 | 31.96% | - |
| 2015 | $41,690 | 9.74% | - |
| 2014 | $37,630 | 4.97% | - |
| 2013 | $35,760 | -35.51% | - |
| 2012 | $48,460 | - | - |
The average salaries of makeup artists, theatrical and performance in three industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for makeup artists, theatrical and performance occupations is the amusement, gambling, and recreation industries industry with an annual salary $36,930. The lowest paying industry is the promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events industry (annual salary $31,150). For detailed makeup artists, theatrical and performance salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].