Become a Theatrical Makeup Artist in 2021? Salary, Jobs, Forecast

📊 Blog Article: https://www.careerwatch.co/blog/theatrical-makeup-artist 🏫 Explore careers with Coursera Plus: http://bit.ly/38zQtJx 🧑‍🚀 My blog and business are powered by Kajabi! 14 Day FREE trial: https://bit.ly/33qLV6n 💰 Get up to 4 FREE stocks with Webull when you open an account: https://bit.ly/2Vjj9A8 🐶 Get paid to play with Dogs and Cats: https://bit.ly/2JmsDYP 🛍️ Amazon Recommendations (Books, Gear, Etc.): https://www.amazon.com/shop/careerwatch 📒 FREE RIASEC Assessment: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/ Theatrical makeup artists apply makeup to performers before an event or filming takes place. The makeup these artists apply to performers makes their appearance believable in the movie, theater, or other production. They have several roles and responsibilities, including: Selecting the proper makeup to use for the production Duplicating the work precisely day after day for shooting Cleansing and toning the skin before makeup application Ensuring the makeup used doesn't cause skin irritation Ensuring the makeup reflects the situation, taking into consideration the time period, culture, and context Working with stage crew to examine how the lighting affects the looks of characters In 1999, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded $25,180 as the average base salary. By 2019, the average base salary rose to $81,600. Wages grew by $56,520 (or $2,821 yearly) from 1999-2019. The estimated 2020 average base salary would be $84,421, using $2,821 as the average yearly income. If trends were to continue, by 2029, the average base salary would rise to $109,810. The job market for theatrical makeup artists has been growing since 1999. In 1999, there were 1,170 employed theatrical makeup artists. By 2019, the number of employed rose to 3,400. From 1999 - 2019, there was a gain of 2,230 employed theatrical makeup artists. The number of jobs has tripled in about two decades. According to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET): 43% have less than a high school diploma 17% have a high school and diploma and certificate 13% have some college