# SOC 39-5091: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-5091

Employers filed 2 certified H-1B applications for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (39-5091) roles, requesting 2 workers. The average offered wage is $177,362/yr, 83% above the BLS national median ($97,150/yr). (2025, SOC 39-5091) The largest filers are Woodley & Bunny, Inc., Miryoku Agency LLC and Woodley and Bunny Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 2 |
| Total workers | 2 |
| Average offered wage | $177K |
| Average prevailing wage | $50K |
| BLS median wage | $97K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 39-5091 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +83% |

## Top employers (of 5)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodley & Bunny, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/woodley-bunny-inc-80abadf0c4) | 2 | 2 | $40K | $97K |
| [Miryoku Agency LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/miryoku-agency-llc-219ca1f505) | 2 | 2 | $0 | $97K |
| [Woodley and Bunny Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/woodley-and-bunny-inc-04384d9741) | 2 | 2 | $55K | $97K |
| [Deco Models ,INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/deco-models-inc-dd4a7ade6b) | 1 | 1 | $312K | $97K |
| [Sticks and Stones](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sticks-and-stones-4b3a06aa3c) | 1 | 1 | $43K | $97K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $55K |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $43K |

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-5091
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=39-5091
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=39-5091


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.