How much does an actor make in Charlotte?
$42,930a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.64 an hour or $3,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.64
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $131,800 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,340 |
| Art Director | $90,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,770 |
| Technical Writer | $82,610 |
| Fashion Designer | $82,130 |
| Editor | $77,730 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,190 |
| Producer and Director | $74,850 |
| Interior Designer | $64,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.64 ($42,930 a year).
Do actors make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $42,930 against $60,420 nationally, 29% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $39,170, so Charlotte pays 10% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for actor pay?
22 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.