Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance to increase by 6.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,300 to 4,600 jobs. Its estimate of 600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($97,150), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,300
Projected employment (2034)
4,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
600
Pay & Preparation
$97,150
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Active Learning (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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