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

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
7%
risk level
POLLING
21%
Based on 69 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
7%
by 2031
WAGES
$96,370
or $46.33 hourly
VOLUME
2,970
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.4/10
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Comments (5)

Automation risk

7% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Originality

  • Fine Arts

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

User poll

21% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 7% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that this occupation will be replaced by robots or AI in the next 20 years?






Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' job openings is expected to rise 7% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' was $96,370, or $46.33 per hour

'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' were paid 108.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 2,970 people employed as Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance within the United States.

This represents around 0.002% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 49 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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