According to the Vermont Department of Labor, the following physical and personal traits and skills are needed to have a successful career as a makeup artist.
- Steady arms and hands
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Excellent near vision
- Good visual color discrimination
- Clear oral expression
- Good time management
- Active listening
- Good judgment
- Socially perceptiveness
- Decision making ability
Makeup Artist Salaries in Vermont
Theatrical and production makeup artists apply makeup to performers to reflect their roles in movies, live theater, TV or production companies. Personal appearance makeup artists work at cosmetics stores/counters, spas, salons, bridal boutiques or modeling agencies or to prepare individuals for special events. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists annual salaries and hourly wages for both career avenues as follows:
Yearly Salary
Hourly Wage
Vermont salaries compare very favorably to national averages. The Green Mountain State’s minimum wage of $8.73 (national/$7.25) is being raised to $9.15 in 2015.
Vermont Department of Labor wage estimates for “Personal Care Worker” are:
Websites that show averages of salaries for working theatrical makeup artists in various Vermont cities show the following annual salaries:
- Entry-level – $36,067 to $64,233
- Average – $43,796 to $77,997
- Top – $51,525 to $91,761