How much does an actor make in San Antonio?
$44,300a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,692 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Dallas, TX | $52,580 |
Related jobs in San Antonio
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $123,900 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $89,920 |
| Technical Writer | $82,520 |
| Art Director | $81,730 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,620 |
| Writer and Author | $74,030 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $68,690 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,690 |
| Producer and Director | $64,550 |
| Camera Operator | $64,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $21.30 ($44,300 a year).
Do actors make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $44,300 against $60,420 nationally, 27% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,790, so San Antonio pays 18% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for actor pay?
20 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.