How much does an actor make in Cleveland?
$52,770a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $25.37 an hour or $4,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.37
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,690 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $25.37 ($52,770 a year).
Do actors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $52,770 against $60,420 nationally, 13% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $28,100, so Cleveland pays 88% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for actor pay?
12 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.