How much does an actor make in Portland?
$43,760a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.04 an hour or $3,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.04
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 32
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.04 ($43,760 a year).
Do actors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $43,760 against $60,420 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Portland rank for actor pay?
21 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.