Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

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    P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $66,008.80 - $86,000.20 / yearThis position is non-exempt. The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week.P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $23.08 - $30.07 / hour*Benefits We Offer: * *...

  • Inventory Control Associate - Overnight - Full-Time + OT - Sally Beauty Supply - Columbus,OH

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    Target is seeking Guest Advocates / Guest Associates to assist customers, operate registers, and support front-end store operations. Guest Advocates are responsible for greeting customers, scanning items, processing payments, handling returns 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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