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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

General Information

Description

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$96,370

State-by-state Salary

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$125,000
$30,760
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 43%
  • Less than high school 17%
  • Some college 13%
  • Bachelor's degree 13%
  • High school 8%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Design

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