The average wage for a makeup artist in New York is around $62.26 per hour.
Avg Wage
Makeup artists earn an average hourly wage of $62.26.
Salaries typically start from $47.49 per hour and go up to $78.38 per hour.
64% above national average Updated in 2021
Makeup artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$78.38 per hour
$163,030 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$64.28 per hour
$133,700 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$62.26 per hour
$129,500 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$50.09 per hour
$104,190 per year
10th percentile
Starting level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$47.49 per hour
$98,780 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Makeup artist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $77,560 |
| Florida | $75,670 |
| Georgia | $58,000 |
| Hawaii | $47,720 |
| Colorado | $45,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,350 |
| Texas | $42,550 |
| New Jersey | $41,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $38,610 |
| Illinois | $30,100 |
| Louisiana | $28,620 |
| Nevada | $23,730 |
| California | $164,090 |
| New York | $129,500 |
| District of Columbia | $101,480 |
How do makeup artist salaries compare to similar careers?
Makeup artists earn 12% more than similar careers in New York. On average, they make more than detectives.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Makeup artist salary | $130K |
| Filmmaker salary | $99K |
| Film director salary | $99K |
| Film and video editor salary | $99K |
| Detective salary | $100K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)