What are the main factors that influence an Actor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Actor's salary?

An Actor's salary grows with experience: a Actor (1-3 years)earns $35,055, a Hotel Supervisor (3+ years)earns $43,536, a Hotel Manager Assistant (3-5 years)earns $71,107, a Hotel Manager (5+ years)earns $99,891,

What are the highest paying states for an Actor?

Actor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Actor roles are District of Columbia $36,845, California $36,705, Massachusetts $36,216. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Actor roles make?

Salaries for Actor level roles vary by specialization: TV Commercial Actor or Actress: $79,335; Broadway Actor: $71,626; Actor/Performer: $64,619; Broadway Actor Or Actress: $64,170; Background Actor: $61,782.

Actor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Actor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Actor in Rhode Island is $34,502 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Actor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,847 to $36,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,430

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Actor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,970	$3,081	$711	$18
Average	$34,502	$2,875	$664	$17
25th Percentile	$31,847	$2,654	$612	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Actor Salaries

An Actor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Actor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Actors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $36,845.
California: $36,705.
Massachusetts: $36,216.

District of Columbia $36,845 California $36,705 Massachusetts $36,216 Washington $36,083 New Jersey $36,070 Alaska $36,023 Connecticut $35,564 New York $35,377

Hawaii $34,782 Rhode Island $34,502 Maryland $34,313 Minnesota $34,053 Colorado $33,953 Illinois $33,920 Oregon $33,793 Delaware $33,700

New Hampshire $33,642 Virginia $33,511 Pennsylvania $33,128 Nevada $32,935 North Dakota $32,872 Michigan $32,772 Wisconsin $32,735 Vermont $32,662

Texas $32,459 Maine $32,446 Arizona $32,426 Ohio $32,402 Georgia $32,096 Indiana $31,943 Wyoming $31,913 Utah $31,867

Iowa $31,847 Kansas $31,687 Louisiana $31,640 North Carolina $31,624 Missouri $31,617 Florida $31,487 Montana $31,417 Nebraska $31,351

Kentucky $31,314 South Carolina $31,181 Tennessee $31,098 Idaho $31,065 New Mexico $30,822 Oklahoma $30,768 Alabama $30,572 South Dakota $30,243

Arkansas $30,063 West Virginia $29,966 Mississippi $29,677

Top Paying Cities for Actors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $34,933
Albion: $34,638
Ashaway: $34,867

Adamsville, RI $34,933 Albion, RI $34,638 Ashaway, RI $34,867 Barrington, RI $34,547 Block Island, RI $34,739 Bradford, RI $34,846 Bristol, RI $34,680 Carolina, RI $34,789

Charlestown, RI $34,801 Chepachet, RI $34,732 Clayville, RI $34,635 Coventry, RI $34,637 West Greenwich, RI $34,732 East Greenwich, RI $34,614 Exeter, RI $34,723 Fiskeville, RI $34,546

Forestdale, RI $34,813 Foster, RI $34,714 Glendale, RI $34,815 Greene, RI $34,759 Greenville, RI $34,560 Harmony, RI $34,604 Harrisville, RI $34,800 Hope, RI $34,568

Hope Valley, RI $34,837 Hopkinton, RI $34,883 Jamestown, RI $34,766 Kenyon, RI $34,784 Little Compton, RI $34,928 Manville, RI $34,684 Mapleville, RI $34,739 Newport, RI $34,801

Middletown, RI $34,816 North Kingstown, RI $34,673 North Scituate, RI $34,605 Oakland, RI $34,776 Pascoag, RI $34,823 Pawtucket, RI $34,496 Central Falls, RI $34,511 Cumberland, RI $34,707

Lincoln, RI $34,545 Portsmouth, RI $34,797 Prudence Island, RI $34,726 Rockville, RI $34,877 Saunderstown, RI $34,745 Shannock, RI $34,786 Slatersville, RI $34,813 Slocum, RI $34,744

Tiverton, RI $34,903 Wakefield, RI $34,775 Kingston, RI $34,761 Narragansett, RI $34,784 Peace Dale, RI $34,770 Warren, RI $34,636 Warwick, RI $34,540 Westerly, RI $34,876

West Kingston, RI $34,772 West Warwick, RI $34,582 Wood River Junction, RI $34,822 Woonsocket, RI $34,815 North Smithfield, RI $34,735 Wyoming, RI $34,786 Providence, RI $34,486 Cranston, RI $34,490

North Providence, RI $34,494 East Providence, RI $34,488 Riverside, RI $34,499 Rumford, RI $34,494 Smithfield, RI $34,564 Johnston, RI $34,506

Actor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Actor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$31,847

Average $34,502/year

$36,970

$2,654

Average $2,875/month

$3,081

$612

Average $664/week

$711

$15

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,970	$3,081	$711	$18
Average	$34,502	$2,875	$664	$17
25th Percentile	$31,847	$2,654	$612	$15

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