Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Salary in Georgia

In Georgia we have BLS pay data for makeup artists, theatrical and performance in Atlanta only, where the average is $136,930 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the makeup artists, theatrical and performance average at $140,560 and the median at $143,230 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $102,240.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$136,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$136,930	$160,190	$100,450	$98,773	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary in other states

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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