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2. User Poll
3. Growth
4. Wages
5. Volume
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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

7.6/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
7%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
7%
by 2031
WAGES
$134,750
or $64.78 hourly
VOLUME
1,960
as of 2021
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What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 7% (Totally Safe)

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated
Qualities required for this occupation:
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity
Originality
Fine Arts
Assisting and Caring for Others
Social Perceptiveness
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very important
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What do you think the risk of automation is?

How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?

How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' job openings is expected to rise 7% by 2031
'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' was $134,750, or $64.78 hourly
'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' are paid 194.5% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as makeup artists, theatrical and performance?

As of 2021 there were 1,960 people employed as Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 71 thousand people are employed as Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance.

Job description

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

SOC Code: 39-5091.00

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Comments

azzy (Small chance) says
it would be hard and expensive to do this don't think its worth it :)
Feb 01, 2021 at 06:56 PM
Sein says
a job that requires a relationship with a person.
Makeup artists need emotion and thought.
Sep 02, 2020 at 03:36 AM
Charlie says
Make up is really skill-full.
Dec 03, 2019 at 09:56 AM
ZeniNab says
Automatic makeup, based on an initial setting
Apr 03, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Mark says
Maybe one day, but it's not quite there yet, as this quite funny article highlights :)

https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/robot-makeup-beautification/185217
Apr 04, 2019 at 02:44 PM

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