How much does an actor make in Dallas?
$52,580a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $25.28 an hour or $4,382 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.28
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for actors.
| San Antonio, TX | $44,300 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $25.28 ($52,580 a year).
Do actors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $52,580 against $60,420 nationally, 13% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,790, so Dallas pays 2% less.
Where does Dallas rank for actor pay?
13 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.