How much does an actor make in Minnesota?
$39,420a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Minnesota. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 13. Arkansas | $40,540 |
| 14. Missouri | $39,940 |
| 15. Florida | $39,750 |
| 16. Minnesota | $39,420 |
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
| 18. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 19. Illinois | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $18.95 ($39,420 a year).
Do actors make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $39,420 against $60,420 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for actor pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 21 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays actors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $39,420 a year.
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.