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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
What a makeup artist, theatrical and performance does
Become a makeup artist, theatrical and performance
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good makeup artist, theatrical and performance
- Talking to others.
- Reading work related information.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $70 per hour with an average salary of $129,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $23 and $34 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $1,400 and $8,700 per year.
- 7% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $86 per hour with an average salary of $44,900 per year.
Makeup Artist, Theatrical And Performance job outlook
- There are 23 workers in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 7% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 59% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.