How much does an actor make in Pennsylvania?
$46,070a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Pennsylvania. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.15
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $49,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
| 10. Tennessee | $45,390 |
| 11. Arizona | $44,010 |
| 12. Georgia | $41,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.15 ($46,070 a year).
Do actors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $46,070 against $60,420 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for actor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 9 of 21 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays actors the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $49,190 a year.
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.