The average wage for a makeup artist in Colorado is around $22.10 per hour.
Avg Wage
Makeup artists earn an average hourly wage of $22.10.
Salaries typically start from $14.13 per hour and go up to $26.31 per hour.
38% below national average Updated in 2020
Makeup artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$26.31 per hour
$54,730 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$23.89 per hour
$49,700 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$22.10 per hour
$45,980 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$20.32 per hour
$42,260 per year
10th percentile
Starting level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$14.13 per hour
$29,380 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 about the same as related careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than museum conservators but more than administrative assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Museum conservator salary | $44K |
| Travel agent salary | $45K |
| Art therapist salary | $44K |
| Highway maintenance worker salary | $46K |
| Financial clerk salary | $44K |
| Makeup artist salary | $46K |
| Office clerk salary | $42K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $38K |
| Funeral director salary | $39K |
| Administrative assistant salary | $40K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)