How much does an actor make in North Carolina?
$39,170a year
Median yearly pay for actors in North Carolina. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.83
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $42,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 15. Florida | $39,750 |
| 16. Minnesota | $39,420 |
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
| 18. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 19. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 20. Ohio | $28,100 |
| 21. Nevada | $26,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.83 ($39,170 a year).
Do actors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,170 against $60,420 nationally, 35% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for actor pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 21 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays actors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $42,930 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.