District of Columbia

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$88,560
-31.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$42.58
 
10th Percentile
$52,000
Entry level
90th Percentile
$111,870
Senior level
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Salary Range

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performances in District of Columbia earn between $52,000 and $111,870, with a mean of $88,560. The national average for this role is $128,469.

$88,560 mean
10th Percentile$52,00090th Percentile$111,870

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$88,560
National Average$128,469
Georgia$140,560
California$138,420
New York$120,580
Louisiana$113,830
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.