Job Description: Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Is Actor the right career path for you?
Take the MyMajors Quiz and find out if it fits one of your top recommended majors!
Median Annual Wage |
$82,867* |
Median Hourly Wage |
$39.84* |
Total Employed Nationally |
48,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.