Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
- O*NET-SOC code
39-5091.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$97,150
Employment, U.S.2,340
Median hourly wage$46.71
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,360 | $34,530 | $97,150 | $143,230 | $167,470 |
By state (6)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 830 | $140,870 | 3.03 |
| District of Columbia | 60 | $95,730 | 5.90 |
| Florida | 250 | $82,400 | 1.68 |
| Georgia | 200 | $143,230 | 2.67 |
| Louisiana | $129,580 | ||
| New York | 190 | $97,150 | 1.32 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floral Designers | 1-2 | 0.947 |
| 2 | Costume Attendants | 1-2 | 0.941 |
| 3 | Craft Artists | 3 | 0.938 |
| 4 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 3 | 0.935 |
| 5 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 3 | 0.928 |
| 6 | Photographers | 3 | 0.925 |
| 7 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | 1-2 | 0.919 |
| 8 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 3 | 0.918 |
| 9 | Art Directors | 4 | 0.917 |
| 10 | Bartenders | 1-2 | 0.917 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opticians, Dispensing | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.898 |
| Embalmers | Social Perceptiveness | 0.88 | 0.892 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | Operations Monitoring | 1.75 | 0.892 |
| Desktop Publishers | Complex Problem Solving | 1.00 | 0.890 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Learning Strategies | 1.38 | 0.890 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | Mathematics | 0.88 | 0.888 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | Speaking | 0.88 | 0.888 |
| Animal Trainers | Learning Strategies | 1.26 | 0.886 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance, excluding software Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | 8 of 20 | 4.7x |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | 6 of 20 | 7.5x |
| Adobe ImageReady | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Adobe InDesign | 8 of 20 | 4.2x |
| SmugMug Flickr | 6 of 20 | 6.3x |
| YouTube | 7 of 20 | 4.4x |
| Maxon Cinema 4D | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| WordPress | 4 of 20 | 8.8x |
| Adobe After Effects | 5 of 20 | 5.6x |
| Adobe Illustrator | 7 of 20 | 3.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.75 | 3.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.43 | 4.65 |
| English Language | 4.10 | 4.19 |
| Fine Arts | 3.71 | 4.43 |
| Design | 3.48 | 3.48 |
| Communications and Media | 3.48 | 3.19 |
| Administration and Management | 2.90 | 3.20 |
| Psychology | 2.90 | 2.95 |
| Education and Training | 2.76 | 3.19 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.76 | 3.00 |
| Chemistry | 2.52 | 2.86 |
| Transportation | 2.48 | 1.90 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.43 | 2.39 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.35 | 2.25 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.33 | 2.76 |
| Production and Processing | 2.33 | 2.15 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Mathematics | 2.29 | 2.24 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.29 | 2.00 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.29 | 1.81 |
| Telecommunications | 2.29 | 1.48 |
| History and Archeology | 2.24 | 2.10 |
| Administrative | 2.19 | 2.20 |
| Biology | 2.00 | 2.14 |
| Geography | 1.95 | 1.81 |
| Foreign Language | 1.71 | 1.14 |
| Law and Government | 1.65 | 1.30 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.62 | 1.19 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.52 | 1.24 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.52 | 1.10 |
| Mechanical | 1.52 | 0.95 |
| Physics | 1.38 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.33 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.19 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 4.12 | 4.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.88 | 4.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Visualization | 3.62 | 4.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Originality | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Selective Attention | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Far Vision | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Written Expression | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Control Precision | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Memorization | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Number Facility | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Depth Perception | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.12 | 1.25 |
| Static Strength | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 0.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.00 | not rated |
| Response Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Adobe Photoshop hot
- Facebook hot
- Intuit QuickBooks hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Appointment scheduling software
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Blogging software
- Bookitlive
- Clear Books
- Client databases
- DatInf DigiMakeup
- Email software
- Pixologic Zbrush
- SavingFace
- Web browser software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 780 | 8.23 | $140,870 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 160 | 7.38 | $108,520 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 140 | 3.19 | $160,190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 180 | 1.27 | $97,150 |