How much does an actor make in Kentucky?
$39,210a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Kentucky. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.85
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $33,650 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 14. Missouri | $39,940 |
| 15. Florida | $39,750 |
| 16. Minnesota | $39,420 |
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
| 18. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 19. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 20. Ohio | $28,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.85 ($39,210 a year).
Do actors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,210 against $60,420 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for actor pay?
Kentucky ranks 17 of 21 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays actors the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $33,650 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.