Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

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    Why Join Our Team:Great earnings potential. Full and part-time hours available. Flexible scheduling to fit your life. Medical coverage starting at $12 per pay period, plus dental and vision. Paid vacation and sick time. No-cost Hospitality, GED and...

  • Store Team Member - #737 - Sheetz - Grove City,OH

    Welcome customers to our stores with top-tier customer service. Make magic happen by serving up quality food and beverages made to exact customer specifications in a safe, fast and friendly manner. Manage transactions at check-out, while keeping an...

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What Makeup Artists Do

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.


Makeup artist Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 3,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $134,750

Job Outlook for Makeup artists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,100
  • Growth rate: 37 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Makeup artist

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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