According to the BLS, employment in the field was expected to increase by 1% between 2018 and 2028, which is faster than average. With the growth of technology and expansion of media projects distributed through the Internet, cell phones and other electronics, new jobs are expected to become available for aspiring actresses and actors. Competition is expected to remain high. Salaries vary depending on project size, location and your experience. The BLS reported that the mean hourly wage for actors was $29.34 as of May 2018.