How much does an actor make in Washington?
$48,050a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.10 ($48,050 a year).
Do actors make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $48,050 against $60,420 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Washington rank for actor pay?
17 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.