How much does an actor make in Alabama?
$51,400a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Alabama. That is $24.71 an hour or $4,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.71
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $53,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 3. New York | $59,160 |
| 4. Connecticut | $58,050 |
| 5. Texas | $53,790 |
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.71 ($51,400 a year).
Do actors make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $51,400 against $60,420 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Alabama rank for actor pay?
Alabama ranks 6 of 21 states.
Which city in Alabama pays actors the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $53,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.