How much does an actor make in Texas?
$53,790a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Texas. That is $25.86 an hour or $4,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.86
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $52,580 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 2. Oregon | $62,010 |
| 3. New York | $59,160 |
| 4. Connecticut | $58,050 |
| 5. Texas | $53,790 |
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.86 ($53,790 a year).
Do actors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $53,790 against $60,420 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for actor pay?
Texas ranks 5 of 21 states.
Which city in Texas pays actors the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $52,580 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.