How much does an actor make in Portland?
$60,260a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.97 an hour or $5,022 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.97
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.97 ($60,260 a year).
Do actors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,260 against $60,420 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $62,010, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for actor pay?
6 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.