How much does an actor make in Philadelphia?
$46,070a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.15
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Lancaster, PA | $49,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,050 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $22.15 ($46,070 a year).
Do actors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $46,070 against $60,420 nationally, 24% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $46,070, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for actor pay?
18 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.