Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
SOC Code: 39-5091 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Savannah, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Dalton, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Albany, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Hinesville, GA | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $70,928 | $117,125 | $163,301 | $209,498 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Fine Arts | 3.7 |
| Communications and Media | 3.5 |
| Design | 3.5 |
| Psychology | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 33.3% |
| Some college | 28.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.5% |
| Less than high school | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
- Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
- Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.
- Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
- Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
- Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
- Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
- Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
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