DOL Median (California)
$42,723
vs National
-49.5%
National: $84,614BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,847
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,723
-49.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$84,614
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in California earns $42,723 in nominal terms, which is 49.5% below the national average of $84,614. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,847 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STICKS AND STONES | $42,723 | 1 |
| MIRYOKU AGENCY LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance make in California?
The median Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance salary in California is $42,723 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance?
A Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance in California earns 49.5% less than the national median of $84,614, or $30,847 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.