How much does an actor make in Mississippi?
$49,320a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Mississippi. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 5. Texas | $53,790 |
| 6. Alabama | $51,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $50,520 |
| 8. Mississippi | $49,320 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $46,070 |
| 10. Tennessee | $45,390 |
| 11. Arizona | $44,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $23.71 ($49,320 a year).
Do actors make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $49,320 against $60,420 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for actor pay?
Mississippi ranks 8 of 21 states.
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.