Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

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    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.

  • Early Morning Stock Associate - Ross - Columbus,OH

    Ross Stores - - Responsibilities: Greet customers and assist with merchandise; Maintain store cleanliness and safety; Process transactions and assist at register; Expedite merchandise to sales floor per guidelines; Maintain MOS and loss...

  • Event Coordinator - SuperGames - Columbus,OH

    About SuperGames SuperGames is a leading events company based just outside Columbus, OH, creating high-energy, unforgettable experiences for groups of all sizes. From zip lines and climbing walls to inflatables, arcade...

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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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