The average wage for a makeup artist in New Jersey is around $19.71 per hour.
Avg Wage
Makeup artists earn an average hourly wage of $19.71.
Salaries typically start from $10.90 per hour and go up to $37.44 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2016
Makeup artist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$37.44 per hour
$77,880 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$23.36 per hour
$48,580 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$19.71 per hour
$41,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$13.66 per hour
$28,420 per year
10th percentile
Starting level makeup artist earnings begin at:
$10.90 per hour
$22,670 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 New Jersey. On average, they make less than meter readers but more than piano tuners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Meter reader salary | $45K |
| Craft artist salary | $41K |
| Model salary | $46K |
| Ambulance dispatcher salary | $44K |
| Financial clerk salary | $44K |
| Makeup artist salary | $41K |
| Travel agent salary | $42K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $40K |
| Glass blower salary | $37K |
| Piano tuner salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)