How much does an actor make in New Jersey?
$50,520a year
Median yearly pay for actors in New Jersey. That is $24.29 an hour or $4,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.29
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 4. Connecticut | $58,050 |
| 5. Texas | $53,790 |
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
| 10. Tennessee | $45,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $24.29 ($50,520 a year).
Do actors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $50,520 against $60,420 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for actor pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 21 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays actors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,930 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.