Actor
Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
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National data for actors (SOC 27-2011)
$16,037
$29,702
$121,202
$7.71
$14.28
$58.27
Based on Wages are based on National Averages, No Nebraska figures were available Wage Figures
High school diploma or GEDBachelor's degree or higherAdditional non formal training
Work long hours, weekends, and nights. Once a show opens, stage actors usually work about 30 hours a week.
Work other jobs while building your careerTravel when shows are on the road.May work part time or full time.
ACTORS will:
Entertain audiences
Require years of training and practice
Attend acting workshops throughout their career
ACTORS frequently:
Stand for long periods of time
It is important that ACTORS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Understand the speech of another person
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