AVERAGE INCOME!!!!!!!!
The median salary for a
makeup artist in New York is $82,690.That would work out for me yearly.I would
be able to make a living. I would be able to feed my family, dress myself and be
able to get extra stuff.
The average salary of a Make-Up Artist depends on which type of make-up the
individual specializes in, though many artists have a variety of
specializations. In 2008, the overall average salary of Make-Up Artists was
around $39,000 per year, according to data gathered by the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS).
Make-up Artists employed in the film industry earned the most, with an
average salary of around $80,000 annually. Make-Up Artists employed in the
broadcasting industry made an average of $41,000 a year, and independent artists
earned approximately $36,000. Professionals working in personal care facilities,
like spas and salons, earned an annual average salary of around $26,000.
Wages vary widely depending on the project. Wages also depend on the
makeup
artist's skill and reputation. Makeup artists are usually paid a
daily rate.
Daily rates can range from $50 for small theater companies to
$1,000 for big
budget films or Broadway shows. Well-known artists can earn
much more. Many
makeup artists work long hours for several weeks, then go
without work until the
next project.
Most makeup artists do not
receive benefits. This is
largely because many work on a contract or
freelance basis, especially in the
film industry. However, makeup artists
who are union members may receive
benefits, such as health insurance,
through their union. Makeup
artists who work full time for theater
companies may receive typical
benefits.
Hourly wage could be up to $5.97 an hour!!!!