Actors Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: — · Median hourly: $29.05 · Employment: 55,000
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | — | $16.50 |
| 25th | — | $20.34 |
| Median | — | $29.05 |
| 75th | — | $97.95 |
| 90th | — | $143.68 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 55,000
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 55,000 actors are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Actors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | $24.71 | — | 150 |
| Arizona | — | $21.16 | — | 380 |
| Arkansas | — | $19.49 | — | 70 |
| California | — | — | — | 26,170 |
| Colorado | — | — | — | 200 |
| Connecticut | — | $27.91 | — | 180 |
| Florida | — | $19.11 | — | 6,400 |
| Georgia | — | $19.75 | — | 1,520 |
| Illinois | — | $15.00 | — | 1,060 |
| Indiana | — | — | — | 510 |
| Kentucky | — | $18.85 | — | 90 |
| Maryland | — | $36.98 | — | 520 |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | 660 |
| Michigan | — | — | — | 150 |
| Minnesota | — | $18.95 | — | 520 |
| Mississippi | — | $23.71 | — | 80 |
| Missouri | — | $19.20 | — | 450 |
| Montana | — | — | — | 70 |
| Nevada | — | $12.76 | — | 790 |
| New Jersey | — | $24.29 | — | 470 |
| New York | — | $28.44 | — | 6,630 |
| North Carolina | — | $18.83 | — | 730 |
| Ohio | — | $13.51 | — | 170 |
| Oregon | — | $29.81 | — | 470 |
| Pennsylvania | — | $22.15 | — | 890 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 140 |
| Tennessee | — | $21.82 | — | 370 |
| Texas | — | $25.86 | — | 2,160 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 630 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | 260 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for actors?
The median annual wage for actors is — ($29.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays actors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many actors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 55,000 actors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do actors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.