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Actor / Actress Salary

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Updated: 14 May 2013

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Actor / Actress 2013 Total Pay (?

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$12,998 - $142,980

(Median)

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140K

MEDIAN: $39,750

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Actor / Actress Job Listings

I am looking for an Australian voice over accent actress or actor. - Voice Acting Voice Over Voice Talent

May 16

Elance - California

I am looking for an Australian voice over accent actress or actor. You must have good quality equipment to record. Please send me samples of your past work I am... - Indeed

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ACTORS/ACTRESSES NEEDED FOR COMMERCIALS

Apr 23

- Toledo, OH

KIDS AND ADULTS, 2 YRS., AND OVER, WANTED FOR WEEKLY SPEAKING AND NON SPEAKING COMMERCIALS. EXPERIENCE NOT NEEDED, BUT, MUST BE GOOD LOOKING, VERY RELIABLE... - Indeed

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Health Care Actor/Actress

Mar 05

Execu | Search - Port Jefferson, NY

actor/actress? Need some experience? A university medical center is seeking talented actors and actresses... Patient / Healthcare Actor/Actress, you will: Learn... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$60K	$120K	$180K
Salary	$11,908 - $175,399
Bonus	$0.00 - $10,101
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$12,998 - $142,980
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 14 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 46

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Companies and Industries for Actor / Actress Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Movie Theater	$8,200 - $210,030
Theater Company	$11,551 - $120,783
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	$8,200 - $217,025
Performing Arts Company	$9,248 - $172,165
Visual Effects Services	$7,446 - $253,047

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Key Statistics for Actor / Actress Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 46%			Male 54%
Salary:	$12,208 - $68,784			$35,375 - $178,486

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

39%

5-9 years

30%

10-19 years

24%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$9,804 - $188,041

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 38%		Dental: 19%
	Vision: 10%		None: 62%

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Career Path for Actor / Actress Jobs

Common Past Jobs

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Salary Range

$12,998 - $142,980

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Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Actor / Actress

Salary Range

$12,998 - $142,980

	Assistant Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education $39,508 - $86,784
	Executive Assistant $29,971 - $64,591
	Administrative Assistant $21,329 - $43,635