How much does an actor make in Louisville?
$33,650a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $16.18 an hour or $2,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.18
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,690 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $89,260 |
| Art Director | $87,570 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,140 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $63,650 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,640 |
| Producer and Director | $61,350 |
| News Analyst | $60,150 |
| Interior Designer | $60,020 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,340 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $53,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $16.18 ($33,650 a year).
Do actors make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $33,650 against $60,420 nationally, 44% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $39,210, so Louisville pays 14% less.
Where does Louisville rank for actor pay?
30 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.