How much does an actor make in New York?
$59,160a year
Median yearly pay for actors in New York. That is $28.44 an hour or $4,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.44
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 6,630
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,930 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,790 |
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 |
| 5. Texas | $53,790 |
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.44 ($59,160 a year).
Do actors make more in New York than the national average?
No: $59,160 against $60,420 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for actor pay?
New York ranks 3 of 21 states.
Which city in New York 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.