The median annual wage for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Tennessee is $58,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,300.
Pay spans roughly $22,670 at the 10th percentile to $151,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.15 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as makeup artists, theatrical and performance in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $58,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.15 |
| 10th percentile | $22,670 |
| 90th percentile | $151,450 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.