How much does an actor make in New York?
$59,930a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.81
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 5,430
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,790 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.81 ($59,930 a year).
Do actors make more in New York than the national average?
No: $59,930 against $60,420 nationally, 1% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,160, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for actor pay?
7 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.