How much does a Makeup Artist make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Makeup Artist in Virginia Beach, VA is $55,258. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,294 to a high of $69,895, with most professionals earning between $47,949 and $62,920.

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Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $41,294 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $47,949 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $55,258 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,920 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $69,895 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25% $47,949 10% $41,294 90% $69,895 75% $62,920 $55,258 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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $47,949 to $62,920 with the average base salary of $55,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,949 to $62,920 with the average total cash compensation of $55,258.

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

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