Actors, Producers, and Directors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for actors, producers, and directorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $115,510 ≈ $56/hr
National median salary $81,670
Total employment 198,120 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do actors, producers, and directors make in the U.S.?
The median actors, producers, and directors salary in the United States is $81,670 per year (mean $115,510), and about 80% earn between $39,670 and $241,580.
How much do actors, producers, and directors make per hour?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $115,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.