The average salary for an actor in Arizona is around $44,013 per year.
Avg Salary
Actors earn an average yearly salary of $44,013.
Wages typically start from $36,317 and go up to $60,590.
29% below national average Updated in 2025
Actor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level actor earnings begin at:
$29.13 per hour
$60,590 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level actor earnings begin at:
$27.37 per hour
$56,930 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level actor earnings begin at:
$21.16 per hour
$44,013 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level actor earnings begin at:
$18.03 per hour
$37,502 per year
10th percentile
Starting level actor earnings begin at:
$17.46 per hour
$36,317 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Actor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $76,918 |
| California | $62,046 |
| Oregon | $62,005 |
| New York | $59,155 |
| Connecticut | $58,053 |
| Texas | $53,789 |
| Alabama | $51,397 |
| New Jersey | $50,523 |
| Mississippi | $49,317 |
| Colorado | $48,818 |
| Oklahoma | $48,568 |
| Washington | $48,464 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,072 |
| Tennessee | $45,386 |
| Hawaii | $44,942 |
| Arizona | $44,013 |
| Georgia | $41,080 |
| Arkansas | $40,539 |
| Missouri | $39,936 |
| Florida | $39,749 |
| Minnesota | $39,416 |
| Kentucky | $39,208 |
| North Carolina | $39,166 |
| Massachusetts | $38,730 |
| Wisconsin | $38,584 |
| South Dakota | $38,272 |
| New Hampshire | $36,442 |
| District of Columbia | $34,736 |
| South Carolina | $33,426 |
| Illinois | $31,200 |
| Louisiana | $30,555 |
| Indiana | $30,139 |
| Michigan | $29,515 |
| Ohio | $28,101 |
| Nevada | $26,541 |
| Kansas | $26,000 |
| Iowa | $23,795 |
| Utah | $18,221 |
How do actor salaries compare to similar careers?
Actors earn 25% less than similar careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than announcers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Announcer salary | $48K |
| Talent agent salary | $60K |
| Performer salary | $45K |
| Actor salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)