Beauty & Personal Care, California

Makeup Artist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Makeup Artist figure in San Francisco is about $161 per session, about 29% above the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$161

per session

On the low end
$78
On the high end
$323

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

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
San Francisco, CA$161
$78 to $323
National typical$125
$60 to $250
San Jose, CA$162
$78 to $324
Sunnyvale, CA$161
$77 to $321
Santa Barbara, CA$148
$71 to $296
New York, NY$151
$73 to $301
Honolulu, HI$143
$69 to $286

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Makeup Artist typically costs about $161 per session, with most prices between $78 and $323.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Makeup Artist earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 29% 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.