How much does a makeup artist make in Atlanta?
$160,200a year
Median yearly pay for makeup artists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $77.01 an hour or $13,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.01
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,480Median: $160,200Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $100,500 | $48.29 | |
| Median | $160,200 | $77.01 | |
| 75th | $160,500 | $77.16 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.92 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for makeup artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Mortician | $55,660 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a makeup artist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $77.01 ($160,200 a year).
Do makeup artists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $160,200 against $97,150 nationally, 65% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $143,200, so Atlanta pays 12% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for makeup artist pay?
1 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a makeup artist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.