Makeup instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Makeup instructor demographics by:
Makeup instructor gender statistics
84.1% of makeup instructors are women and 15.9% of makeup instructors are men.
- Female, 84.1%
- Male, 15.9%
Makeup instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.1% |
| Male | 15.9% |
Makeup instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,514
Female income
$62,853
Makeup instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in makeup instructor positions over time. Currently, 84.1% of makeup instructors are female.
Makeup instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2011 | 31.51% | 68.49% |
| 2012 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2013 | 35.96% | 64.04% |
| 2014 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2015 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2016 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
| 2017 | 36.01% | 63.99% |
| 2018 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2019 | 26.72% | 73.28% |
| 2020 | 24.80% | 75.20% |
| 2021 | 15.94% | 84.06% |
Makeup instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared makeup instructors 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 Instructor | 16% | 84% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Makeup instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among makeup instructors is White, which makes up 51.1% of all makeup instructors. Comparatively, 20.4% of makeup instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of makeup instructors 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 instructor race
| Makeup instructor 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 instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how makeup instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Makeup instructor 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 instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white makeup instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian makeup instructors have the lowest average salary at $57,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,667 |
| White | $74,596 |
| Black or African American | $73,569 |
| Asian | $57,845 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,412 |
Average makeup instructor age
See how the average age of makeup instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Makeup instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Makeup instructor age breakdown
The average age of makeup instructors is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the makeup instructor population.
Makeup instructor age breakdown
| Makeup Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Makeup instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for makeup instructors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of makeup instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Makeup instructors by degree level
| Makeup instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Makeup instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, makeup instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $73,452 annually. With a Associate degree, makeup instructors earn a median annual income of $64,806 compared to $60,722 for makeup instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,722 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,806 |
Makeup instructor employment statistics
Company size where makeup instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where makeup instructors work.
Makeup instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Makeup instructor turnover and employment statistics
Makeup instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for makeup instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Makeup instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Makeup instructor 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 instructor tenure
The average makeup instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 makeup instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Makeup instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Makeup instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of makeup instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Trichologist | 11.87% | 34,194 |
| Makeup Instructor | 12.20% | - |
Similar makeup instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Trichologist | 11.87% | 34,194 |
Foreign languages spoken by makeup instructors
The most common foreign language among makeup instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
Makeup instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |