Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Low Risk
20%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
16%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
24%
(Low Risk)
Average: 20%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
9.4%
by year 2033
WAGES
$47,390
or $22.78 per hour
Volume
4,130
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.5/10

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Calculated automation risk

16% (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

24% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 16% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' job openings is expected to rise 9.4% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' was $47,390, or $22 per hour

'Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance' were paid 1.4% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 4,130 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 36 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

Nicki 12 months ago
AI and CGI have come along way since the previous comments.
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Anjali Tater (Low) 1 year ago
Because each person as a different demand and outlook , how much understanding can someone provide in a robot and the comfort provided.. Sudden demand of changes in the look.. Take care of some skin conditions or wounds while creating the look/doing makeup.. All this is possible whilst an actually human not robot.
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azzy (Low) 3 years ago
it would be hard and expensive to do this don't think its worth it :)
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Sein 4 years ago
a job that requires a relationship with a person.
Makeup artists need emotion and thought.
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Charlie 4 years ago
Make up is really skill-full.
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ZeniNab 5 years ago
Automatic makeup, based on an initial setting
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Mark 5 years ago
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
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