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Acting Out In Westfield LLC

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Vocal Instructor - Musical Theatre

Westfield, NJ · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Understanding of acting, storytelling, and song interpretation * Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff * Reliability and professionalism * Bachelor's degree in Voice, Musical ...

Acting Out In Westfield LLC

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Vocal Instructor - Musical Theatre

Westfield, NJ · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Understanding of acting, storytelling, and song interpretation * Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff * Reliability and professionalism * Bachelor's degree in Voice, Musical ...

Blakes Payroll Group LLC

Haunted Narrator

Armada, MI · On-site

... professional - attendance is critical to our team's success Comfortably wear full costumes and ... acting, theatre, voice performance, or public speaking experience is a plus, but not required ...

CityVet

Communications Liason

Clayton, NC

Acting as the client's advocate, ensuring their questions are answered, and care is compassionate by being the friendly and professional voice of Arista Advanced Pet Care Hospital. • Demonstrate ...

CityVet

Communications Liason

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Acting as the client's advocate, ensuring their questions are answered, and care is compassionate by being the friendly and professional voice of Arista Advanced Pet Care Hospital. • Demonstrate ...

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How much do professional voice actor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional voice actor in the United States is $48.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional voice actor?

Professional voice actors are skilled performers who use their voices to bring characters, scripts, and narratives to life across a variety of media. This can include work in animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, dubbing, and more. Voice actors must be able to convey emotion, personality, and intent using only their voice, often adapting to different accents, styles, or character types. Many professional voice actors also handle their own recording equipment and editing for remote work. Success in this career requires not only strong vocal talent, but also training, versatility, and perseverance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional voice actor?

To thrive as a Professional Voice Actor, you need strong vocal control, clear diction, and the ability to interpret scripts, often supported by formal training in acting or voice work. Familiarity with audio recording software, microphones, and editing tools like Pro Tools or Audacity is commonly required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills help voice actors bring characters and scripts to life while collaborating with directors and clients. These skills ensure high-quality performances, versatility across projects, and client satisfaction in a competitive industry.

What are some common challenges faced by professional voice actors in maintaining vocal health?

Professional voice actors often work long hours in the studio, sometimes recording multiple characters or projects in a single day. This can put strain on their vocal cords, making vocal health a top priority. Common challenges include vocal fatigue, hoarseness, and even loss of voice if proper warm-up and cool-down routines are neglected. To address these challenges, voice actors regularly hydrate, practice good breathing techniques, and schedule rest periods between sessions. Maintaining vocal health is essential to ensure consistent performance and career longevity in the industry.

What is the difference between Professional Voice Actor vs Voiceover Artist?

AspectProfessional Voice ActorVoiceover Artist
CredentialsVoice training, acting skills, demo reelsVoice training, demo reels, sometimes acting skills
Work EnvironmentRecording studios, on-camera sets, live performancesRecording studios, home studios, remote projects
Industry UsageFilm, TV, animation, video games, commercialsCommercials, narration, promos, audiobooks
Search & Comparison IntentOften used interchangeably, but emphasizes acting skillsFocuses on commercial and narration work

While both roles involve voice work, a Professional Voice Actor typically emphasizes acting skills and versatility across media like animation and video games. A Voiceover Artist often specializes in commercial, narration, or promotional projects. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but understanding their distinctions helps clients find the right talent for their project needs.

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Infographic showing various Professional Voice Actor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,198 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Part-time Voice/Piano Teacher - Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA

Ensemble Performing Arts
Performing Arts Companies • 1 - 5K employees
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$35 - $37/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

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About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional voice/piano instructor to teach part-time at Green Brooms Music Academy, our Santa Monica, CA location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON!

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability. This position will take over students from a departing teacher, preferred availability is Tuesday/Thursday afternoons/evenings. Ability to teach additional instruments is desired but not required.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $35-$37/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Green Brooms Music Academy in Santa Monica, CA. Green Brooms Music Academy was created in early 2008 to be a place where anyone, no matter their age, experience or interests could come to receive the gift of music. Our highly qualified teachers teach Piano, Voice, Drum & Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic & Electric), Ukulele, Banjo & Mandolin, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Songwriting & Music Composition, Music Technology (Logic, GarageBand, Abelton, Pro Tools), Music Theory Lessons, Vocal Coaching (for singers, actors, voice-over actors & public speakers) and so much more!

https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

  • Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
  • Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
  • Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35-37 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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