How much does an actor make in Los Angeles?
$115,000a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $55.29 an hour or $9,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.29
- Vs. national median
- +90%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 24,800
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
| Craft Artist | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $55.29 ($115,000 a year).
Do actors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $115,000 against $60,420 nationally, 90% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for actor pay?
2 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.