How much does an actor make in Pittsburgh?
$45,050a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Lancaster, PA | $49,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,070 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $125,800 |
| Art Director | $96,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,760 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,030 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $73,140 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $69,420 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $69,300 |
| Producer and Director | $65,640 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $63,480 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $62,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).
Do actors make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $45,050 against $60,420 nationally, 25% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $46,070, so Pittsburgh pays 2% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for actor pay?
19 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.