New York

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$120,580
-6.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$57.97
 
10th Percentile
$78,260
Entry level
90th Percentile
$192,840
Senior level
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Salary Range

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performances in New York earn between $78,260 and $192,840, with a mean of $120,580. The national average for this role is $128,469.

$120,580 mean
10th Percentile$78,26090th Percentile$192,840

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$120,580
National Average$128,469
Georgia$140,560
California$138,420
Louisiana$113,830
Florida$101,330
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Data Source

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