Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

SOC code 39-5091 · Personal Care and Service Occupations

National employment
2,340
Mean annual wage
$102,240
Mean hourly wage
$49.16
Median annual wage
$97,150
Median hourly wage
$46.71

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$23,360$11.23
25th percentile$34,530$16.60
50th percentile (median)$97,150$46.71
75th percentile$143,230$68.86
90th percentile$167,470$80.51

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.