How much does an actor make in Cincinnati?
$27,690a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $13.31 an hour or $2,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.31
- Vs. national median
- -54%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Cleveland, OH | $52,770 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $104,000 |
| Art Director | $97,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $95,160 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $85,690 |
| Technical Writer | $79,140 |
| Producer and Director | $67,620 |
| Lighting Technician | $64,330 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,040 |
| Camera Operator | $63,970 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $13.31 ($27,690 a year).
Do actors make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $27,690 against $60,420 nationally, 54% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $28,100, so Cincinnati pays 1% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for actor pay?
31 of 32 metro areas with data.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.