Salary for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

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Makeup artists working in theatrical and performance fields are highly attuned to period costume and aesthetics and successfully apply makeup to performers whose appearance must reflect a specific time, decade or era. They work diligently to ensure that makeup is appropriate to the performer's role and stage setting. They work closely with directors and producers to make sure makeup is consistent with the goal of the performance. These professionals are responsible for knowing what products need to be purchased for a performance, and maintaining a budget. They must be able to duplicate their work on multiple occasions and incorporate skin care techniques to benefit the performers once makeup is removed. An associate's degree or related vocational school degree alongside on-the-job training are required for employment in this professional field.

A Makeup Artist, Theatrical or Performance earns a pay level between $38,010 - $157,680 depending on education and experience. usually receive a pay level of of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety dollars on a yearly basis.

can get the best compensation in New York, where they can get average job salaries of near $122,970. Employees who work in this career can make the most money in Information, where they can receive wages of $111,170.

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