How much does an actor make in Maryland?
$76,920a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Maryland. That is $36.98 an hour or $6,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.98
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $77,170 |
| Washington, DC | $48,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 1. Maryland | $76,920 |
| 2. Oregon | $62,010 |
| 3. New York | $59,160 |
| 4. Connecticut | $58,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.98 ($76,920 a year).
Do actors make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $76,920 against $60,420 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Maryland rank for actor pay?
Maryland ranks 1 of 21 states.
Which city in Maryland pays actors the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $77,170 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.