How much does an actor make in Indianapolis?
$39,790a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Chicago, IL | $41,600 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,650 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,690 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $88,040 |
| Musician and Singer | $86,450 |
| Technical Writer | $82,970 |
| Music Director and Composer | $81,770 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $72,960 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,450 |
| Interior Designer | $66,150 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $66,140 |
| Editor | $65,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $19.13 ($39,790 a year).
Do actors make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $39,790 against $60,420 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Indianapolis rank for actor pay?
25 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.