Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Brand Representative - Tanger Outlets Columbus, Hollister - Abercrombie & Fitch - Sunbury,OH

    Job Description: Our Brand Representatives bring our store experience to life—engaging customers with care, representing our brand authentically, and helping create a welcoming environment for all. This role is a great fit...

  • Hiring Event Nov 5 New Albany OH - Warehouse Up to $25.50/hr w/ Peak - Abercrombie and Fitch - New Albany,OH

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Distribution Warehouse Hiring Event! Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: 7775 Smiths Mill Rd., New Albany, OH 43054 Walk-ins welcome! Join our hiring team to...

  • Creative Lead, Artist Partnerships (Illustrator) - Pixyls Crafts - Columbus,OH

    Creative Lead, Artist Partnerships (Illustrator) Pixyls Crafts Inc. | Part-time, with a path to full-time | Remote | 10-20hrs/week | USD$30/hr About Us We make premium sticker...

See all makeup artists jobs

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

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!


*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category