How much does an actor make in Minneapolis?
$39,420a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $18.95 ($39,420 a year).
Do actors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $39,420 against $60,420 nationally, 35% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $39,420, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for actor pay?
27 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.