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Beauty & Personal Care, Iowa

Makeup Artist cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Makeup Artist figure in Des Moines is about $119 per session, about 5% below the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$119

per session

Fair price range: $57 to $238

On the low end
$57
On the high end
$238

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Event type
  2. Trials
  3. On-location
  4. Bridal
  5. Products

Ways to pay less

  1. Skip a trial for casual events
  2. Book studio instead of travel
  3. Ask about group rates
  4. Bring your own lashes
  5. Confirm overtime fees

Makeup Artist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$119
$57 to $238
National typical$125
$60 to $250
Cedar Rapids, IA$116
$56 to $233
Albuquerque, NM$123
$59 to $246
Columbia, SC$110
$53 to $220
Greensboro, NC$122
$59 to $244
Huntsville, AL$107
$52 to $214

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Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Makeup Artist typically costs about $119 per session, with most prices between $57 and $238.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Makeup Artist earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 5% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.