Actor Salaries in New Jersey

$46.47

The average salary for Actor jobs near New Jersey is $46.47.*

• MGSA – Department of Theater – (Fall 2026)

  Rutgers University

  New Brunswick, NJ

  Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and relevant one year of teaching and/or technical experience applicable to the course teaching.

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  From $2,777 a month

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Highest paying cities for Actor

• New York, NY
  12 jobs
• Bronx, NY
  3 jobs
• Glenolden, PA
  3 jobs
• King of Prussia, PA
  3 jobs
• Stamford, CT
  2 jobs
• Camden, NJ
  2 jobs

* Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to SimplyHired or its affiliates. These figures are given to SimplyHired users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.