How much does a dancer make?
$51,580a year
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.80 an hour or $4,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.80
- Jobs
- 8,130
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nevada | $80,600 |
| Texas | $73,450 |
| Oregon | $64,060 |
| New York | $54,750 |
| Utah | $54,560 |
| Hawaii | $51,330 |
| Indiana | $50,880 |
| Kansas | $50,480 |
| Missouri | $46,820 |
| California | $45,320 |
| Florida | $42,580 |
| Minnesota | $34,840 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $80,600 |
| Houston, TX | $73,450 |
| Miami, FL | $72,430 |
| Portland, OR | $68,990 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,210 |
| San Francisco, CA | $63,290 |
| Kahului, HI | $57,450 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $56,560 |
| New York, NY | $54,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $54,680 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $54,080 |
| Honolulu, HI | $51,330 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,320 |
In other countries
Dancer belongs to the international group "Dancers and choreographers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Actor$60,420
- Producer and Director$90,360
- Athlete and Sports Competitor$66,710
- Coach and Scout$47,320
- Umpire$40,710
- Choreographer$55,310
- Music Director and Composer$73,710
- Musician and Singer$99,420
- Disc Jockey$44,950
- Entertainer and Performer$39,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.80 ($51,580 a year).
How much does a dancer make a month?
About $4,299 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,580 a year.
Which state pays dancers the most?
Nevada, with a median of $80,600 a year, followed by Texas ($73,450) and Oregon ($64,060).
Which city pays dancers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $80,600 a year.
How many dancers are there in the United States?
About 8,130 people work as dancers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.