How much does an actor make in Salt Lake City?
$64,880a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.19
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $123,100 |
| Art Director | $109,500 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $101,700 |
| Music Director and Composer | $82,570 |
| Technical Writer | $82,050 |
| Film and Video Editor | $80,480 |
| News Analyst | $79,760 |
| Writer and Author | $76,390 |
| Camera Operator | $73,710 |
| Editor | $67,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $31.19 ($64,880 a year).
Do actors make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $64,880 against $60,420 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for actor pay?
5 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.