Makeup Artist Demographics and Statistics In The US
Makeup Artist Statistics By Gender
88.2% of makeup artists are women and 11.8% of makeup artists are men.
- Female, 88.2%
- Male, 11.8%
Makeup Artists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.2% |
| Male | 11.8% |
Gender Pay Gap For Makeup Artist
Women Earn 95¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Makeup Artist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the makeup artist position over time.
Makeup Artist Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Makeup Artist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among makeup artists is White, which makes up 51.1% of all makeup artists. Comparatively, there are 20.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 13.6% of the Asian ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among makeup artists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Makeup Artist Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,202 |
| White | $52,680 |
| Black or African American | $52,079 |
| Asian | $42,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,649 |
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Average Age of a Makeup Artist
We determined the average age of makeup artists based on ethnicity and gender.
Makeup Artist Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Makeup Artist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of makeup artist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of makeup artists is 20-30 years old, which represents 38% of the population.
Makeup Artist Age
| Makeup Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Types of Makeup Artist Degree Levels
The most common degree for makeup artists is bachelor's degree 41% of makeup artists earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 22% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 21%.
- Bachelors, 41%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Makeup Artists By Education
| Makeup Artist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 41% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Makeup Artist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,010 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,886 |
Makeup Artist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where makeup artists work. We found most makeup artists work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most makeup artists is the retail industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire makeup artists.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Makeup Artist Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Makeup Artists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ makeup artists. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of makeup artists changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Makeup Artist Stay in a Job
By looking over 16,193 makeup artists resumes, we figured out that the average makeup artist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 30%.
Makeup Artist Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Makeup Artists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to makeup artists.
| 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% | - |
Makeup Artist 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% |
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Which State Has The Most Makeup Artists?
By looking through more than 16,193 resumes, we found that the most popular places for makeup artists are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number Of Makeup Artist Jobs By State
| Rank | State | Number of Jobs | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 336 | $53,271 |
| 2 | Texas | 76 | $60,317 |
| 3 | Washington | 73 | $37,674 |
| 4 | New York | 62 | $56,238 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 60 | $26,435 |
| 6 | Florida | 41 | $31,918 |
| 7 | Virginia | 36 | $31,018 |
| 8 | Georgia | 34 | $50,568 |
| 9 | Maryland | 34 | $35,710 |
| 10 | Illinois | 25 | $45,955 |
| 11 | Michigan | 24 | $47,275 |
| 12 | North Carolina | 24 | $29,150 |
| 13 | Oregon | 23 | $41,395 |
| 14 | Arizona | 20 | $41,359 |
| 15 | Ohio | 19 | $32,047 |
| 16 | Minnesota | 18 | $25,447 |
| 17 | Alabama | 17 | $30,566 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 17 | $37,081 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 17 | $31,983 |
| 20 | Utah | 16 | $37,285 |
| 21 | Iowa | 15 | $45,137 |
| 22 | Kentucky | 15 | $32,149 |
| 23 | Indiana | 15 | $27,903 |
| 24 | Tennessee | 9 | $50,681 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | 9 | $36,008 |
| 26 | Colorado | 9 | $32,685 |
| 27 | New Jersey | 8 | $56,348 |
| 28 | Nebraska | 7 | $29,180 |
| 29 | Arkansas | 6 | $51,658 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | 6 | $52,626 |
| 31 | Kansas | 6 | $48,675 |
| 32 | Nevada | 5 | $49,600 |
| 33 | Louisiana | 5 | $38,266 |
| 34 | South Carolina | 5 | $32,715 |
| 35 | Missouri | 5 | $31,820 |
| 36 | Hawaii | 4 | $38,747 |
| 37 | Wyoming | 4 | $27,973 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 4 | $28,662 |
| 39 | New Mexico | 3 | $61,694 |
| 40 | Delaware | 3 | $36,419 |
| 41 | Mississippi | 3 | $34,530 |
| 42 | Connecticut | 3 | $37,405 |
| 43 | Montana | 3 | $31,397 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | 2 | $35,619 |
| 45 | Maine | 2 | $30,745 |
| 46 | North Dakota | 2 | $27,066 |
| 47 | Alaska | 1 | $52,588 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | 1 | $37,823 |
| 49 | Idaho | 1 | $34,424 |
| 50 | West Virginia | 0 | $32,986 |
| 51 | Vermont | 0 | $33,691 |