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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$75,400
Median Annual
$50,280
Total Workforce
3,320
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | $163,770 | 80 |
| #2 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $159,620 | 40 |
| #3 | New York | $123,650 | 310 |
| #4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,610 | 290 |
| #5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $120,590 | - |
| #6 | California | $119,410 | - |
| #7 | District of Columbia | $90,030 | 80 |
| #8 | Tennessee | $89,300 | 30 |
| #9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,950 | 90 |
| #10 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $80,000 | 50 |
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