Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Accounts Payable Associate - ROSES - Columbus,OH

    Roses - - Responsibilities: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.; Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to validate accuracy.; Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor...

  • Remote Video Game Tester – 5-10 Hours/Week, Earn Up to $500+ Per Game - Babki LLC - Grandview Heights,OH

    We're looking for passionate gamers to join our elite group of mobile game testers. Get paid to play and test the latest games. $500+ average monthly pay 5–10 hours per week 100%...

  • Wine and Low Proof Specialist - Columbus, OH - Cavalier Distributing Company - Columbus,OH

    Description: Are you a self-starter with a passion for craft beer, wine and other beverages and the drive to build your own success? Join Cavalier Distributing and become a key player in bringing the best wine to the market. This isn't a desk...

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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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