How much does an actor make in Richmond?
$35,010a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Washington, DC | $48,050 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $16.83 ($35,010 a year).
Do actors make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $35,010 against $60,420 nationally, 42% less.
Where does Richmond rank for actor pay?
29 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.