The median annual wage for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $91,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,950.
Pay spans roughly $31,330 at the 10th percentile to $124,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $43.89 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as makeup artists, theatrical and performance in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $91,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $43.89 |
| 10th percentile | $31,330 |
| 90th percentile | $124,790 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.