Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

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    Schulte Companies - - Responsibilities: Greets guests as they arrive, focus on personal recognition; Reviews arrival lists daily and assists in preparing and assembling welcome amenities; Escort VIPs to room and check them in prior to arrival;...

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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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