How much does an actor make in Missouri?
$39,940a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Missouri. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.20
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 11. Arizona | $44,010 |
| 12. Georgia | $41,080 |
| 13. Arkansas | $40,540 |
| 14. Missouri | $39,940 |
| 15. Florida | $39,750 |
| 16. Minnesota | $39,420 |
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $19.20 ($39,940 a year).
Do actors make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $39,940 against $60,420 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Missouri rank for actor pay?
Missouri ranks 14 of 21 states.
Which city in Missouri pays actors the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $42,700 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.