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SOC 39-5091·Personal Care & ServiceOpportunity job
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Median wage
$103,269
10-yr outlook
+2.7%by 2032
Openings / year
41
Workers in NY
310
How pay grows with experience
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $80,751 |
| Median (typical) | $103,269 |
| Experienced | $150,376 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $102,488 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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