The salary statistics of actors, producers, and directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare actors, producer, and director salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $125,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for actors, producers, and directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) actors, producers, and directors is $125,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid actors, producers, and directors is $21,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actors, producers, and directors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $47,810 | 0.44% | 12.03% |
| 2017 | $47,600 | 1.32% | - |
| 2016 | $46,970 | 5.58% | - |
| 2015 | $44,350 | 0.63% | - |
| 2014 | $44,070 | 1.88% | - |
| 2013 | $43,240 | 2.73% | - |
| 2012 | $42,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of actors, producers, and directors in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed actors, producer, and director salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].