How much does an actor make in Tampa?
$48,300a year
Median yearly pay for actors in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 32
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for actors.
| Orlando, FL | $39,750 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $112,300 |
| Art Director | $90,360 |
| Technical Writer | $89,210 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,890 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,280 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $76,860 |
| Producer and Director | $74,810 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $74,140 |
| Editor | $73,330 |
| Writer and Author | $72,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $23.22 ($48,300 a year).
Do actors make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $48,300 against $60,420 nationally, 20% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $39,750, so Tampa pays 22% more.
Where does Tampa rank for actor pay?
16 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.