Highest-paying cities for actors
Atlanta, GA leads at $135,762 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $135,762 | $28,330–$274,102 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,003 | $52,250–$297,981 |
| Baltimore, MD | $77,168 | $38,730–$78,333 |
| Charleston, SC | $66,352 | $66,352–$66,352 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,875 | $64,834–$104,000 |
| Portland, OR | $60,258 | $50,170–$74,069 |
| New York, NY | $59,925 | $58,178–$170,123 |
| Hartford, CT | $59,342 | $35,506–$77,272 |
| Nashville, TN | $53,082 | $45,386–$53,082 |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,770 | $27,851–$65,666 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,582 | $38,314–$68,058 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,442 | $38,251–$60,362 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,192 | $35,298–$61,547 |
| Washington, DC | $48,048 | $36,774–$82,722 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,072 | $38,064–$49,234 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,053 | $33,613–$65,042 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,304 | $31,845–$64,189 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,931 | $32,427–$53,269 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,702 | $34,715–$43,763 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,600 | $31,200–$65,770 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $39,790 | $37,378–$51,376 |
| Orlando, FL | $39,749 | $38,896–$39,749 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,416 | $37,482–$63,128 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,690 | $37,149–$56,014 |
| Richmond, VA | $35,006 | $26,541–$45,864 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $33,654 | $27,643–$33,654 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,685 | $24,669–$37,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $17,701 | $17,701–$23,712 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.