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Beauty & Personal Care, District of Columbia

Makeup Artist cost in Washington, DC

A typical Makeup Artist figure in Washington is about $146 per session, about 17% above the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$146

per session

Fair price range: $70 to $291

On the low end
$70
On the high end
$291

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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
Washington, DC$146
$70 to $291
National typical$125
$60 to $250
Irvine, CA$157
$76 to $314
Arlington, VA$144
$70 to $289
Bellevue, WA$165
$79 to $330
Berkeley, CA$156
$75 to $313
Boston, MA$148
$71 to $296

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Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Makeup Artist typically costs about $146 per session, with most prices between $70 and $291.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Makeup Artist earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 17% 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.