How much does a dance teacher make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,807 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,236
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 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 | $56,190 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $46,130 |
| 3. United States | $45,680 |
| 4. Germany | $41,020 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $202 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer$77,440
- Special needs teacher$68,620
- Esol teacher$47,310
- Music teacher$46,800
- IT trainer$69,280
- Prison teacher$52,480
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $72,870 |
| Alaska | $60,950 |
| Maryland | $59,390 |
| California | $58,340 |
| Oregon | $56,470 |
| Rhode Island | $55,390 |
| Hawaii | $54,890 |
| Washington | $52,730 |
| Maine | $52,400 |
| New Hampshire | $51,430 |
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| New York | $50,540 |
| Massachusetts | $50,490 |
| West Virginia | $50,040 |
| Georgia | $49,830 |
| Minnesota | $48,690 |
| Connecticut | $48,670 |
| Colorado | $48,610 |
| New Jersey | $48,510 |
| Kentucky | $47,520 |
| Vermont | $45,950 |
| Virginia | $44,870 |
| North Dakota | $44,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,340 |
| New Mexico | $42,630 |
| Louisiana | $42,150 |
| Wisconsin | $42,050 |
| Illinois | $42,030 |
| Wyoming | $41,910 |
| Arizona | $41,370 |
| Florida | $40,880 |
| Utah | $40,840 |
| Michigan | $40,590 |
| Kansas | $39,800 |
| Ohio | $38,820 |
| Missouri | $38,690 |
| North Carolina | $38,460 |
| Nebraska | $38,430 |
| Indiana | $37,430 |
| Iowa | $37,220 |
| Tennessee | $37,060 |
| Delaware | $36,890 |
| Mississippi | $36,500 |
| Idaho | $36,390 |
| South Carolina | $35,940 |
| Montana | $35,690 |
| Texas | $35,180 |
| Nevada | $34,800 |
| South Dakota | $33,750 |
| Alabama | $32,490 |
| Oklahoma | $32,450 |
| Arkansas | $31,160 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Substitute Teacher | $41,670 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 |
| Tutor | $43,350 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $66,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dance teacher make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,807 a month, $45,680 a year.
How much does a dance teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $29,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $78,260.
Which country pays a dance teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $45,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a dance teacher the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $72,870 a year.
Does a dance teacher make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $45,680 a year against $41,020 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a dance teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: $77,440 a year against $45,680 for a dance teacher, 1.7 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate