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Occupation · SOC 39-5091

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

There are 2,340 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $97,150 a year. The most jobs are in Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA.

Personal Care & ServiceTypical education: Postsecondary nondegree award
2,340
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$97,150
Median pay a year
Middle half: $34,530–$143,230
600
Annual openings
10-year change: +6.1%
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

5 of 5 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $140,870 · LCA filings 0780$140,8700
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $97,150 · LCA filings 0180$97,1500
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLMedian pay $108,520 · LCA filings 0160$108,5200
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay $160,190 · LCA filings 0140$160,1900
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $95,730 · LCA filings 070$95,7300

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAEmployment 140 · LCA filings 0$160,1901400
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAEmployment 780 · LCA filings 0$140,8707800
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLEmployment 160 · LCA filings 0$108,5201600
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployment 180 · LCA filings 0$97,1501800
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployment 70 · LCA filings 0$95,730700

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $117,270 · Level III $139,630 · Level IV $161,990$94,910$117,270$139,630$161,990
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $100,922 · Level III $118,747 · Level IV $136,552$83,117$100,922$118,747$136,552
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLLevel II $79,352 · Level III $119,475 · Level IV $159,598$39,229$79,352$119,475$159,598
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $107,557 · Level III $136,635 · Level IV $165,734$78,458$107,557$136,635$165,734
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $78,458 · Level III $93,995 · Level IV $109,533$62,920$78,458$93,995$109,533

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCIP 12.04OPT · up to 12 months622OPT · up to 12 months
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftCIP 50.05OPT · up to 12 months820OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology