Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Photo Studio Producer - Calculated Hire - Columbus,OH

    Calculated Hire is hiring for Photo Studio Producer for a top fashion brand in Columbus, Ohio. Key Points: Own end-to-end production of daily ecomm and in-house editorial photo shoots—driving schedules,...

  • Document Production Associate - 2nd Shift - RRD - Columbus,OH

    Onsite Location: Location: Columbus, OH . Will also consider candidates who live in Wheeling, WV as we have a team there as well in which they can report to. Williams Lea, by RRD is a global business support services company with a...

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

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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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