Actors pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for actors is $28.81 an hour ($59,925 a year). About 5,430 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,424). It is about the same as the New York median ($59,155).
Pay range for actors in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.80 | $43,264 |
| 25% of workers | $27.97 | $58,178 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.81 | $59,925 |
| 75% of workers | $81.79 | $170,123 |
| 90% of workers | $97.96 | $203,757 |
Actors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $59,925 | 5,430 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $53,789 | 0 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for actors
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $108,460 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,950 |
| Musicians and Singers | $137,883 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $97,970 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $124,810 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $66,110 |
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