Prospective makeup artists should choose a school that specializes in makeup, offering courses in subjects like spray art makeup and makeup application for photo shoots, fashion shows, bridal parties, film and TV.
Those interested in focusing on theatrical and production makeup need more advanced classes in courses like aging techniques and the use of prosthetics.
Makeup Artist Salaries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics nationwide salaries for theatrical/production and personal appearance makeup artists are as follows.
These figures do not include tips, which average 15 to 20 percent of the cost of the service. In addition, makeup artists working at cosmetics counters/stores normally receive a base salary plus commissions for products sold.
Makeup Artist Salaries in Different Ohio Cities
The following table of annual salaries statewide and in different cities is taken from a website that collects an aggregate of available jobs.
- Statewide – $34,000
- Akron – $32,000
- Canton – $35,000
- Cincinnati – $33,000
- Cleveland – 32,000
- Columbus – $34,000
- Defiance – $35,000
- Lima – $39,000
- Lorain – $33,000
- Put-in-Bay – $30,000
- Sandusky – $30,000
- Steubenville – $29,000
- Toledo – $31,000
- Youngstown – $34,000