Actors

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

Wages for Actors *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$16.21	$18.63	$30.77
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$19.47	$24.69	$26.63

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 330 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Actors most often work?

• Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institution

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand   

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 756 new Actors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Actors

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	51,600	68,300	16,700	32.4%
Minnesota	467	629	162	34.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	302	420	118	39.1%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.