Beauty & Personal Care, Washington

Makeup Artist cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Makeup Artist figure in Seattle is about $156 per session, about 25% above the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$156

per session

Fair price range: $75 to $313

On the low end
$75
On the high end
$313

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$156
$75 to $313
National typical$125
$60 to $250
Bellevue, WA$165
$79 to $330
Kent, WA$138
$66 to $275
Everett, WA$135
$65 to $270
Los Angeles, CA$154
$74 to $308
Alexandria, VA$142
$68 to $284

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Seattle

Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Makeup Artist typically costs about $156 per session, with most prices between $75 and $313.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

Prices in Seattle run about 25% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.