Body make-up artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Body make-up artist demographics by:
Body make-up artist gender statistics
75.9% of body make-up artists are women and 24.1% of body make-up artists are men.
- Female, 75.9%
- Male, 24.1%
Body make-up artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.9% |
| Male | 24.1% |
Body make-up artist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$128,732
Female income
$123,280
Body make-up artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body make-up artist positions over time. Currently, 75.9% of body make-up artists are female.
Body make-up artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2011 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
| 2012 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2013 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 2014 | 50.71% | 49.29% |
| 2015 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2016 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2017 | 48.54% | 51.46% |
| 2018 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2019 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2020 | 35.60% | 64.40% |
| 2021 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
Body make-up artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared body make-up artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Body Make-Up Artist | 24% | 76% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Body make-up artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body make-up artists is White, which makes up 51.1% of all body make-up artists. Comparatively, 20.4% of body make-up artists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of body make-up artists are Asian.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Asian, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Body make-up artist race
| Body make-up artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Body make-up artist race and ethnicity over time
See how body make-up artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body make-up artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 3.43% | 50.31% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 3.79% | 50.59% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 33.18% | 3.29% | 52.84% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 3.85% | 50.37% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 3.32% | 53.44% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 3.13% | 52.64% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 31.12% | 2.88% | 54.99% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 29.78% | 3.08% | 53.72% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 51.52% | 9.80% | 11.20% | 22.68% |
| 2019 | 55.08% | 12.31% | 8.62% | 20.92% |
| 2020 | 50.60% | 9.82% | 8.31% | 22.28% |
| 2021 | 51.13% | 8.74% | 13.59% | 20.39% |
Body make-up artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white body make-up artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian body make-up artists have the lowest average salary at $115,701.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $124,500 |
| White | $140,523 |
| Black or African American | $139,042 |
| Asian | $115,701 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $125,611 |
Average body make-up artist age
See how the average age of body make-up artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body make-up artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Body make-up artist age breakdown
The average age of body make-up artists is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the body make-up artist population.
Body make-up artist age breakdown
| Body Make-Up Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Body make-up artist educational attainment
The most common degree for body make-up artists is bachelor's degree, with 41% of body make-up artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Body make-up artists by degree level
| Body make-up artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Body make-up artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, body make-up artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $138,873 annually. With a Associate degree, body make-up artists earn a median annual income of $126,199 compared to $120,073 for body make-up artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $120,073 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $138,873 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $126,199 |
Body make-up artist employment statistics
Most body make-up artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where body make-up artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body make-up artists work.
Body make-up artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Body make-up artist jobs by company type
Employees with the body make-up artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most body make-up artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Body make-up artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
Body make-up artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for body make-up artists are media, retail and education.
Body make-up artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Body make-up artist turnover and employment statistics
Body make-up artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body make-up artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body make-up artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body make-up artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 4.85% |
| 2019 | 4.94% |
| 2020 | 20.21% |
| 2021 | 18.03% |
Average body make-up artist tenure
The average body make-up artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 body make-up artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Body make-up artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Body make-up artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body make-up artists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | 5.12% | 9,115 |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Esthetician | 8.70% | 3,747 |
| Pig Sticker | 11.87% | 4 |
| Body Make-Up Artist | 12.20% | - |
Similar body make-up artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | 5.12% | 9,115 |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Esthetician | 8.70% | 3,747 |
| Pig Sticker | 11.87% | 4 |
Foreign languages spoken by body make-up artists
The most common foreign language among body make-up artists is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Hmong, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Body make-up artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Hmong | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |