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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Median Salary

50,280

Job Outlook

N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,020

10%

$50,280

Median

$132,890

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

High school
33%
Post-secondary certificate
28%
Some college
9%
Bachelor's degree
9%
Less than high school
9%
Associate's degree
4%
First professional degree
4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Verbal Skills
Mid
Leadership
Mid
Math and Science Skills
Low
Technology Design and Control
Mid
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Low
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Exposure to Job Hazards
High
Time Pressure
High
Physical Activity
High
Level Of Competition
High
Repetitiveness
Low
Decision Making
Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

What sectors do they work in?

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,020

$50,280

$132,890

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

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