Makeup Artists Make More Than You Might Think

Summary: Makeup artists make the most money in big cities like Los Angeles and New York City, but with the proper skills and perseverance, a makeup artist can make their success wherever.

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By now most people have heard of, if not seen, the TV series Face Off. The show is about a group of prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to be the best artist. While you may not be directly interested in this style of makeup artistry, there is a good chance it has got your creative juices flowing.
 

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The career outlook for those in the theatrical or performance areas of makeup is fairly strong. While the average hourly wage is $29.25, you should expect to start out making closer to minimum wage until you establish a reputation as one of the best. The top 90 percent in the industry are making $55.30 an hour, translating into $115,030 a year. Success as a makeup artist relies strongly on location. California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts are the primary employers of makeup artists.

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You must have a strong grasp of history, since a lot of makeup artist’s work deals with period costumes of a specific time, decade, or era. Having a minimum of an associate’s degree or other vocational school degree is required plus on-the-job training. You will also be required to obtain a cosmetology license.

The projected growth of the industry is low but still positive. Much of the success of makeup artists relies on their own effort and skills at making a name in the industry. Networking is crucial in order to be known by those making the productions that pay the highest, such as films and plays.

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