How much does an actor make in Baltimore?
$77,170a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $37.10 an hour or $6,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.10
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Washington, DC | $48,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,070 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $37.10 ($77,170 a year).
Do actors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $77,170 against $60,420 nationally, 28% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $76,920, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for actor pay?
3 of 32 metro areas with data.
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.