Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary in Atlanta, GA

How much does a Special Effects Makeup Artist make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Effects Makeup Artist in Atlanta, GA is $58,388. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,318 to $66,477, with most professionals earning between $42,971 and $73,842.

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10th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $42,971 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $50,318 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $58,388 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $66,477 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $73,842 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $50,318 10% $42,971 90% $73,842 75% $66,477 $58,388 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Special Effects Makeup Artist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Special Effects Makeup Artist ranges from $50,318 to $66,477 with the average base salary of $58,388. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,318 to $66,477 with the average total cash compensation of $58,388.
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