Makeup Artist Salary in Houston, Texas

Makeup Artist Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Makeup Artist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Makeup Artist in Houston, TX is $57,879. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,253 to a high of $73,210, with most professionals earning between $50,223 and $65,904.

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10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $43,253 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $50,223 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $57,879 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $65,904 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $73,210 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $50,223 10% $43,253 90% $73,210 75% $65,904 $57,879 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Makeup Artist ?

A make-up artist or makeup artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics on others for theatre, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry. Awards given for this profession in the entertainment industry include the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and even several entertainment industry awards such as the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes. In the United States as well as the other parts of the globe, professional licenses are required by agencies in order for them to hire t...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Makeup Artist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $50,223 to $65,904 with the average base salary of $57,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,223 to $65,904 with the average total cash compensation of $57,879.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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