How much does an actor make in Nashville?
$53,080a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Designer | $85,280 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,660 |
| Producer and Director | $79,590 |
| Technical Writer | $79,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $71,180 |
| Interior Designer | $69,770 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $68,020 |
| Editor | $64,250 |
| Writer and Author | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $25.52 ($53,080 a year).
Do actors make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $53,080 against $60,420 nationally, 12% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,390, so Nashville pays 17% more.
Where does Nashville rank for actor pay?
11 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.