How much does an actor make?
$60,420a year
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Jobs
- 55,000
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $76,920 |
| Oregon | $62,010 |
| New York | $59,160 |
| Connecticut | $58,050 |
| Texas | $53,790 |
| Alabama | $51,400 |
| New Jersey | $50,520 |
| Mississippi | $49,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
| Tennessee | $45,390 |
| Arizona | $44,010 |
| Georgia | $41,080 |
| Arkansas | $40,540 |
| Missouri | $39,940 |
| Florida | $39,750 |
| Minnesota | $39,420 |
| Kentucky | $39,210 |
| North Carolina | $39,170 |
| Illinois | $31,200 |
| Ohio | $28,100 |
| Nevada | $26,540 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $135,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $77,170 |
| Charleston, SC | $66,350 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,880 |
| Portland, OR | $60,260 |
| New York, NY | $59,930 |
| Hartford, CT | $59,340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,790 |
| Birmingham, AL | $53,170 |
| Nashville, TN | $53,080 |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,770 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,580 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,440 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,190 |
In other countries
Actor belongs to the international group "Actors".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Producer and Director$90,360
- Athlete and Sports Competitor$66,710
- Coach and Scout$47,320
- Umpire$40,710
- Dancer$51,580
- Choreographer$55,310
- Music Director and Composer$73,710
- Musician and Singer$99,420
- Disc Jockey$44,950
- Entertainer and Performer$39,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.05 ($60,420 a year).
How much does an actor make a month?
About $5,035 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,420 a year.
Which state pays actors the most?
Maryland, with a median of $76,920 a year, followed by Oregon ($62,010) and New York ($59,160).
Which city pays actors the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $135,800 a year.
How many actors are there in the United States?
About 55,000 people work as actors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.