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Average Dancer Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a dancer make in the United States?

The average salary for a dancer in the United States is $61,485, but the range typically falls between $34,736 and $75,962. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.56, with a range between $16.7 and $36.52.

There are approximately 11,510 people employed as a dancer in the United States. With employing the highest number of dancers...

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$29,432$14.15
25th Percentile$34,736$16.7
Median$51,896$24.95
75th Percentile$75,962$36.52
90th Percentile$100,131$48.14

Employment trends for dancers in the United States

The number of dancers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dancers has increased by 4,140. On average, the number of dancers has been increasing by 14.0% each year. The salary of dancers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dancers has increased by $9,319. On average, the salary of dancers has been increasing by 4.5% each year.

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How dancers salaries compare to other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations

Dancers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for dancers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.

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