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Job outlook for makeup instructors in the United States
Are makeup instructor jobs in demand?
Makeup instructor job and salary trends over time
Makeup instructor jobs over time
Makeup instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9 | 0.00% |
Average makeup instructor salary over time
Makeup instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,160 | $26.52 | +41.2% |
| 2025 | $39,069 | $18.78 | +17.9% |
| 2024 | $33,146 | $15.94 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | $30,593 | $14.71 | --2.7% |
| 2022 | $31,454 | $15.12 | +14.5% |
Makeup instructor jobs by state
Most common states for makeup instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 489 | 9% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 79 | 8% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 575 | 7% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 328 | 7% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 51 | 7% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 43 | 7% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 660 | 6% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 658 | 6% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 261 | 6% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 467 | 5% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 311 | 5% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 281 | 5% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 161 | 5% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 37 | 5% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 418 | 4% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 80 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 59 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 44 | 4% |
Makeup Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of makeup instructor experts
Youngstown State University
Linfield University
What experience really stands out on Makeup Instructor resumes?
Dragana Crnjak: Real-life - outside of the classroom - experiences always stand out, such as exhibitions, internships, museum assistantships, public art projects, community projects, etc. We encourage students to participate in many different activities throughout their college years with a range of experiences provided from exhibiting independently, in group exhibits, working on collaborative projects, community public art projects (such as the mural class this semester where students were involved in all stages of decision-making, from sketching and ideation, communication, site preparation, and painting, writing art proposals, etc.), internships, etc. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential to all art projects and processes, and these skills not only contribute well to so many professions and fields, but they are also life-lasting skills that develop creative, engaged, and open-minded thinkers and citizens.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Makeup Instructors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Carrie Kondor: Still, I can say that I believe graduates will find more job possibilities than before, given the broader continuum of teaching environments that this pandemic has opened up!