Makeup artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Makeup artist demographics by:
Makeup artist gender statistics
88.2% of makeup artists are women and 11.8% of makeup artists are men.
- Female, 88.2%
- Male, 11.8%
Makeup artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.2% |
| Male | 11.8% |
Makeup artist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,907
Female income
$45,712
Makeup artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in makeup artist positions over time. Currently, 88.2% of makeup artists are female.
Makeup artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2011 | 24.48% | 75.52% |
| 2012 | 25.97% | 74.03% |
| 2013 | 28.35% | 71.65% |
| 2014 | 30.19% | 69.81% |
| 2015 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2016 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2017 | 28.40% | 71.60% |
| 2018 | 25.69% | 74.31% |
| 2019 | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 2020 | 18.86% | 81.14% |
| 2021 | 11.79% | 88.21% |
Makeup artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Makeup Artist | 12% | 88% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Makeup artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among makeup artists is White, which makes up 51.1% of all makeup artists. Comparatively, 20.4% of makeup artists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of 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%
Makeup artist race
| 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% |
Makeup artist race and ethnicity over time
See how makeup artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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% |
Makeup artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white makeup artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian makeup artists have the lowest average salary at $42,674.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,202 |
| White | $52,680 |
| Black or African American | $52,079 |
| Asian | $42,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,649 |
Average makeup artist age
See how the average age of makeup artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Makeup artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Makeup artist age breakdown
The average age of makeup artists is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the makeup artist population.
Makeup artist age breakdown
| Makeup Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Makeup artist educational attainment
The most common degree for makeup artists is bachelor's degree, with 41% of makeup artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Makeup artists by degree level
| Makeup artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Makeup artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, makeup artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,010 annually. With a Associate degree, makeup artists earn a median annual income of $46,886 compared to $44,424 for makeup artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,010 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,886 |
Makeup artist employment statistics
Most makeup artists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where makeup artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where makeup artists work.
Makeup artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Makeup artist jobs by company type
Employees with the makeup artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most makeup artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Makeup artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Makeup artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for makeup artists are retail, manufacturing and media.
Makeup artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Media | 13% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Makeup artist turnover and employment statistics
Makeup artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for makeup artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Makeup artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 makeup artist tenure
The average makeup artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 16,193 makeup artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Makeup artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Makeup artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Barber Shop Operator | 8.10% | 38,845 |
| Skin Care Therapist | 8.70% | 79,146 |
| Salon Assistant | 11.87% | 23,585 |
| Makeup Artist | 12.20% | - |
Similar makeup artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Barber Shop Operator | 8.10% | 38,845 |
| Skin Care Therapist | 8.70% | 79,146 |
| Salon Assistant | 11.87% | 23,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by makeup artists
The most common foreign language among makeup artists is Spanish at 58.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and German is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 58.2%
- French, 8.1%
- German, 4.1%
- Italian, 4.0%
- Russian, 3.4%
- Other, 22.2%
Makeup artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.2% |
| French | 8.1% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| Other | 22.2% |
