Actors Employment by State (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Actors data across 30 US states — 52,890 employed nationwide

Limited Salary Data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish detailed wage percentiles for Actors in most states due to high income variance typical in arts and entertainment occupations. Employment figures are provided for all reporting states.
52,890
Total Employed (Nationwide)
30
States Reporting
California
Most Actors Employed

Top 5 States by Employment

#1
California
26,170 employed
#2
New York
6,630 employed
#3
Florida
6,400 employed
#4
Texas
2,160 employed
#5
Georgia
1,520 employed

Actors in All 30 States

# State Employment
1 California 26,170
2 New York 6,630
3 Florida 6,400
4 Texas 2,160
5 Georgia 1,520
6 Illinois 1,060
7 Pennsylvania 890
8 Nevada 790
9 North Carolina 730
10 Massachusetts 660
11 Utah 630
12 Maryland 520
13 Minnesota 520
14 Indiana 510
15 New Jersey 470
16 Oregon 470
17 Missouri 450
18 Arizona 380
19 Tennessee 370
20 Wisconsin 260
21 Colorado 200
22 Connecticut 180
23 Ohio 170
24 Alabama 150
25 Michigan 150
26 South Carolina 140
27 Kentucky 90
28 Mississippi 80
29 Arkansas 70
30 Montana 70

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Actors are there in the United States?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are approximately 52,890 Actors employed across 30 US states.

Which state employs the most Actors?

California leads with 26,170 Actors employed, followed by New York and Florida.

Why is salary data limited for Actors?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey does not publish detailed salary percentiles for occupations with high income variance, small sample sizes, or non-standard compensation structures. Actors often have variable incomes from freelance work, performances, and project-based pay, making standardized wage reporting difficult.

Data Source & Methodology

Employment and wage data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. Not all states report data for every occupation; some data points are suppressed to protect employer confidentiality.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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