The median annual wage for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in District of Columbia is $91,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,030.
Pay spans roughly $44,390 at the 10th percentile to $128,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $43.89 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as makeup artists, theatrical and performance in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $91,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $43.89 |
| 10th percentile | $44,390 |
| 90th percentile | $128,300 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.