Freelance makeup artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Freelance makeup artist demographics by:
Freelance makeup artist gender statistics
71.5% of freelance makeup artists are women and 28.5% of freelance makeup artists are men.
- Female, 71.5%
- Male, 28.5%
Freelance makeup artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.5% |
| Male | 28.5% |
Freelance makeup artist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,574
Female income
$46,647
Freelance makeup artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freelance makeup artist positions over time. Currently, 71.5% of freelance makeup artists are female.
Freelance makeup artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2011 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2012 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2013 | 54.10% | 45.90% |
| 2014 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2015 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2016 | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 2017 | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| 2018 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2019 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| 2020 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2021 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
Freelance makeup artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared freelance makeup 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% |
| Freelance Makeup Artist | 28% | 72% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Freelance makeup artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freelance makeup artists is White, which makes up 51.1% of all freelance makeup artists. Comparatively, 20.4% of freelance makeup artists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of freelance makeup 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%
Freelance makeup artist race
| Freelance makeup 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% |
Freelance makeup artist race and ethnicity over time
See how freelance makeup artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freelance makeup 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% |
Freelance makeup artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white freelance makeup artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian freelance makeup artists have the lowest average salary at $43,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,078 |
| White | $52,727 |
| Black or African American | $52,207 |
| Asian | $43,957 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,472 |
Average freelance makeup artist age
See how the average age of freelance makeup artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freelance makeup artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Freelance makeup artist age breakdown
The average age of freelance makeup artists is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the freelance makeup artist population.
Freelance makeup artist age breakdown
| Freelance Makeup Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Freelance makeup artist educational attainment
The most common degree for freelance makeup artists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of freelance makeup artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Freelance makeup artists by degree level
| Freelance makeup artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Freelance makeup artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, freelance makeup artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,147 annually. With a Associate degree, freelance makeup artists earn a median annual income of $47,679 compared to $45,510 for freelance makeup artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,147 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,679 |
Freelance makeup artist employment statistics
Most freelance makeup artists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where freelance makeup artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freelance makeup artists work.
Freelance makeup artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Freelance makeup artist jobs by company type
Employees with the freelance makeup artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freelance makeup artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freelance makeup artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Freelance makeup artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for freelance makeup artists are manufacturing, retail and media.
Freelance makeup artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Freelance makeup artist turnover and employment statistics
Freelance makeup artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freelance makeup artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freelance makeup artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freelance makeup 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 freelance makeup artist tenure
The average freelance makeup artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 10,767 freelance makeup artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Freelance makeup artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Freelance makeup artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freelance makeup 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 Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Hair Specialist | 11.87% | 33,950 |
| Freelance Makeup Artist | 12.20% | - |
Similar freelance makeup artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | 5.12% | 9,115 |
| Barber Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Hair Specialist | 11.87% | 33,950 |
Foreign languages spoken by freelance makeup artists
The most common foreign language among freelance makeup artists is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 8.3%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Russian, 3.5%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 19.2%
Freelance makeup artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Russian | 3.5% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 19.2% |
