Will AI replace actors?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Entertainment Confidence ★★★★☆

Median annual pay
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National statistics
Top pay (est.)
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Top 10% —
Pay in 5 years
—est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
—est.
—
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.0%
6,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Actors? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Actors

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Active Listening
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.8
Writing
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Fine Arts
5.2
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.5
Psychology
3.7
Sales and Marketing
3.1
Sociology and Anthropology
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.5
Computers and Electronics
2.4

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming General Physical ActivitiesGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Speech ClarityMemorizationOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear Vision

Training before entry

None / short demo
59%
Up to 1 month
18%
1–3 months
12%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
3%

Related work experience

None
53%
1–2 years
21%
Up to 1 month
15%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
3%
4–6 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.