How much does a ballet dancer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,380 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,696
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $88,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $72,430 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $63,120 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $54,190 |
| 8. United States | $52,550 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $52,120 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $317 |
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Highest paying in the United StatesBy state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $81,400 |
| Nevada | $80,600 |
| Maryland | $69,140 |
| Ohio | $66,910 |
| Oregon | $64,060 |
| Texas | $55,460 |
| Hawaii | $51,330 |
| Louisiana | $51,170 |
| California | $50,660 |
| Kansas | $50,480 |
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| Indiana | $49,810 |
| Nebraska | $49,490 |
| Utah | $49,330 |
| Missouri | $46,820 |
| Minnesota | $42,830 |
| South Dakota | $40,320 |
| Florida | $39,850 |
| Alabama | $38,990 |
| Illinois | $34,560 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Dancer | $51,580 |
| Choreographer | $55,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ballet dancer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,380 a month, $52,550 a year.
How much does a ballet dancer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $138,600.
Which country pays a ballet dancer the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a ballet dancer the most?
New York, with a median of $81,400 a year.
Does a ballet dancer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $54,780 a year against $52,550 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a ballet dancer or an artist?
An artist: $54,170 a year against $52,550 for a ballet dancer, 1.0 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate