How much does an actor make in Ohio?
$28,100a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Ohio. That is $13.51 an hour or $2,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.51
- Vs. national median
- -53%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $52,770 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
| 18. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 19. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 20. Ohio | $28,100 |
| 21. Nevada | $26,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $13.51 ($28,100 a year).
Do actors make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $28,100 against $60,420 nationally, 53% less.
Where does Ohio rank for actor pay?
Ohio ranks 20 of 21 states.
Which city in Ohio pays actors the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $52,770 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.