How much does a makeup artist make in Los Angeles?
$140,900a year
Median yearly pay for makeup artists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $67.73 an hour or $11,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.73
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,340Median: $140,900Highest 10%: $169,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 25th | $135,100 | $64.93 | |
| Median | $140,900 | $67.73 | |
| 75th | $143,500 | $68.97 | |
| 90th | $169,600 | $81.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for makeup artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a makeup artist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $67.73 ($140,900 a year).
Do makeup artists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $140,900 against $97,150 nationally, 45% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $140,900, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for makeup artist pay?
2 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a makeup artist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,600 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.