Hourly Wage for Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary

What is the hourly salary range of Special Effects Makeup Artist?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Special Effects Makeup Artist in the United States is $29. While Salary.com is seeing that Special Effects Makeup Artist salary in the US can go up to $36 or down to $21, but most earn between $25 and $33. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Effects Makeup Artist in the United States.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $25 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $29 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $33 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $36 US April 01, 2025
25% $25 10% $21 90% $36 75% $33 $29 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Art Designer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
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25
33
29

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Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
25
33
29
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Special Effects Makeup Artist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Special Effects Makeup Artist ranges from $25 to $33 with the average hourly pay of $29. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $33 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.
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