How much does an actor make in Atlanta?
$135,800a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $65.27 an hour or $11,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.27
- Vs. national median
- +125%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $65.27 ($135,800 a year).
Do actors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $135,800 against $60,420 nationally, 125% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $41,080, so Atlanta pays 230% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for actor pay?
1 of 32 metro areas with data.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.