Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in New York
Ranked #3 of 6 · NY
17.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $120,580 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $97,150
Employment 190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $78,260P25 $96,540 Median $97,150P75 $146,200P90 $192,840
About 80% of makeup artists, theatrical and performances in New York earn between $78,260 and $192,840. 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 New York is $120,580, about 17.9% above the U.S. average ($102,240). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,150 | $118,920 | 180 |
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