How much does an actor make in Tennessee?
$45,390a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Tennessee. That is $21.82 an hour or $3,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.82
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $53,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
| 10. Tennessee | $45,390 |
| 11. Arizona | $44,010 |
| 12. Georgia | $41,080 |
| 13. Arkansas | $40,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.82 ($45,390 a year).
Do actors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,390 against $60,420 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for actor pay?
Tennessee ranks 10 of 21 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays actors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $53,080 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.