How much does an actor make in St. Louis?
$42,700a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.53 an hour or $3,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.53
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for actors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.53 ($42,700 a year).
Do actors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $42,700 against $60,420 nationally, 29% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $39,940, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for actor pay?
23 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.