Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Warehouse/General Labor - Manpower Group - New Albany,OH

    Manpower - - Responsibilities: Support manufacturing operations in a GMP facility, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards; Gown up and adhere to strict hygiene protocols, including no makeup, jewelry, or painted/fake nails;...

  • Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants ($750/Week) - Apex Focus Group - Columbus,OH

    Seeking motivated individuals to participate in National Focus Groups and Clinical Trial studies. Earn up to $750/week in your spare time. Must register and apply to see if you qualify.

  • Retail Sales Associate - Short North - Sole Classics - Columbus,OH

    Sales Associate We're thrilled to welcome this crucial addition to the Sole Classics Team. Our Sales Team plays a pivotal role in driving sales and nurturing customer relationships within our retail outlets. Associates are expected to...

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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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