How much does an actor make in Birmingham?
$53,170a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $25.56 an hour or $4,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.56
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 32
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $25.56 ($53,170 a year).
Do actors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $53,170 against $60,420 nationally, 12% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $51,400, so Birmingham pays 3% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for actor pay?
10 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.