Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

SOC 39-5091

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 83.1% since 2020-21.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $106,236

Level IV threshold: $123,646

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$106,236

Level I$55,921

Level II$88,837

Level III$106,236

Level IV$123,646

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Albany, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
2	Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
3	Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
4	Dalton, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
5	Hinesville, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
6	Savannah, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
7	Valdosta, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
8	Warner Robins, GA, GA	$70,928	$117,125	$163,301	$209,498
9	Athens-Clarke County, GA, GA	$59,509	$109,325	$159,120	$208,936
10	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, GA	$59,509	$109,325	$159,120	$208,936

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