Highest-paying states for actors
Maryland leads at $76,918 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $76,918 | $38,813–$82,347 |
| Oregon | $62,005 | $50,378–$74,069 |
| New York | $59,155 | $55,349–$169,749 |
| Connecticut | $58,053 | $35,506–$77,272 |
| Texas | $53,789 | $37,586–$139,381 |
| Alabama | $51,397 | $49,358–$53,165 |
| New Jersey | $50,523 | $38,563–$59,925 |
| Mississippi | $49,317 | $49,317–$49,317 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,072 | $37,939–$52,998 |
| Tennessee | $45,386 | $37,440–$55,806 |
| Arizona | $44,013 | $37,502–$56,930 |
| Georgia | $41,080 | $39,520–$133,786 |
| Arkansas | $40,539 | $31,200–$61,651 |
| Missouri | $39,936 | $31,720–$48,360 |
| Florida | $39,749 | $38,896–$50,024 |
| Minnesota | $39,416 | $37,461–$63,128 |
| Kentucky | $39,208 | $27,643–$51,293 |
| North Carolina | $39,166 | $28,018–$46,467 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $31,200–$55,286 |
| Ohio | $28,101 | $23,358–$51,730 |
| Nevada | $26,541 | $26,520–$28,829 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.