Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

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    Overview This person will support a small team of individuals supplying talent and services to the events industry. You will serve as a general administrative assistant, office manager, bookkeeper and file clerk. We are...

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    Join Amazon as a Customer Service Representative (Work From Home) and become a vital part of our mission to enhance customer experiences. If you're seeking competitive pay, versatility in part-time, full-time, or seasonal work schedules, along...

  • Customer Service Event Expert - Work From Home - SeatGeek - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Support / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / $23.50 per hour / Health, dental & vision / 401k match / PTO / WFH stipend - As a Customer Service Event Expert at SeatGeek, you will: Resolve customer inquiries and issues in a timely and...

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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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