Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 6 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median makeup artists, theatrical and performance in the US earns $97,150 per year (2,340 employed). Gross pay is highest in Georgia ($143,230) and lowest in Florida ($82,400) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Georgia | $143,230 | $102,353 | $8,529 | 71.5% | 200 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in California | $140,870 | $98,679 | $8,223 | 70.1% | 830 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Louisiana | $129,580 | $96,333 | $8,028 | 74.3% | — |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in New York | $97,150 | $72,484 | $6,040 | 74.6% | 190 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Washington DC | $95,730 | $71,008 | $5,917 | 74.2% | 60 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Florida | $82,400 | $66,799 | $5,567 | 81.1% | 250 |
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