Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in California
In California, makeup artists, theatrical and performance earn a median of $132,890 per year.
Median (California)
$132,890
Bottom 10%
$50,280
Top 10%
$159,760
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, makeup artists, theatrical and performance earn a median of $132,890 — 164% above the national median of $50,280. Locally the range runs $50,280 to $159,760.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 6 states for makeup artists, theatrical and performance pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data.
National benchmark
US median
$50,280
US bottom 10%
$22,010
US top 10%
$157,090
Skills that move pay in this role
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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