Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 6 · CA
35.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $138,420 ≈ $67/hr
Median annual salary $140,870
Employment 830
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,340P25 $124,800 Median $140,870P75 $143,450P90 $169,590
About 80% of makeup artists, theatrical and performances in California earn between $76,340 and $169,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean makeup artists, theatrical and performance salary in California is $138,420, about 35.4% above the U.S. average ($102,240). That works out to roughly $67/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $140,870 | $139,860 | 780 |
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