Beauty & Personal Care, North Carolina

Makeup Artist cost in Raleigh, NC

A typical Makeup Artist figure in Raleigh is about $141 per session, about 13% above the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Raleigh

$141

per session

Fair price range: $68 to $283

On the low end
$68
On the high end
$283

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Raleigh. 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
Raleigh, NC$141
$68 to $283
National typical$125
$60 to $250
Charlotte, NC$133
$64 to $266
Asheville, NC$134
$65 to $269
Durham, NC$146
$70 to $293
Atlanta, GA$126
$61 to $251
Aurora, CO$129
$62 to $258

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Raleigh

Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in Raleigh: what does it cost?

In Raleigh, NC, Makeup Artist typically costs about $141 per session, with most prices between $68 and $283.

Why is Raleigh higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Makeup Artist earn in Raleigh, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Raleigh about 13% above 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.