How much does a makeup artist make in Louisiana?
$129,600a year
Median yearly pay for makeup artists in Louisiana. That is $62.30 an hour or $10,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.30
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 6
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,200Median: $129,600Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,200 | $10.67 | |
| 25th | $116,500 | $56.01 | |
| Median | $129,600 | $62.30 | |
| 75th | $131,900 | $63.43 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.45 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for makeup artists.
| 1. Georgia | $143,200 |
| 2. California | $140,900 |
| 3. Louisiana | $129,600 |
| 4. New York | $97,150 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $95,730 |
| 6. Florida | $82,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a makeup artist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $62.30 ($129,600 a year).
Do makeup artists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $129,600 against $97,150 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for makeup artist pay?
Louisiana ranks 3 of 6 states.
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.