How much does an actor make in Milwaukee?
$17,700a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $8.51 an hour or $1,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.51
- Vs. national median
- -71%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,420 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $8.51 ($17,700 a year).
Do actors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $17,700 against $60,420 nationally, 71% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for actor pay?
32 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.