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Actors Wage and Price Data in the US (2025)
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Actors play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
State Geographic Wage Rates for Actors
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| Geographic Area | Average ($/hour) 2025 | Entry level ($/hour) 2025 | Medium ($/hour) 2025 | Experienced ($/hour) 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Alaska | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Arizona | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Arkansas | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| California | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Colorado | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Connecticut | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Delaware | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Florida | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Georgia | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Hawaii | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Idaho | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Illinois | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Indiana | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Iowa | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Kansas | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Kentucky | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Louisiana | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Maine | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Maryland | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Massachusetts | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Michigan | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Minnesota | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Mississippi | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Missouri | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Montana | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Nebraska | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Nevada | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New Hampshire | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New Jersey | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New Mexico | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New York | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| North Carolina | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| North Dakota | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Ohio | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Oklahoma | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Oregon | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Pennsylvania | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Rhode Island | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| South Carolina | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| South Dakota | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Tennessee | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Texas | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Utah | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Vermont | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Virginia | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Washington | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| West Virginia | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Wisconsin | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Wyoming | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
Metropolitan Statistical Area Wage Rates for Actors
| Metropolitan Area | Metropolitan Code ($/hour) 2025 | Average ($/hour) 2025 | Entry Level ($/hour) 2025 | Median ($/hour) 2025 | Experienced ($/hour) 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Tucson, AZ | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Jacksonville, FL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Lancaster, PA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Richmond, VA | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Madison, WI | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX | $XX |
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| Occupation Profile | Country | Average ($/hour) | Entry level ($/hour) | Medium ($/hour) | Experienced ($/hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photographers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Dancers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Interior Designers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Graphic Designers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Choreographers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Art Directors |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Sound Engineering Technicians |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
| Craft Artists |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job of Actors in the US in 2025?
Actors play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
What is the wage or salary of Actors in the US?
IBISWorld’s data coverage of Actors in the US includes hourly rates for median, entry level, average and experienced workers in the US.
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