How much does a dancer make in California?
$45,320a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in California. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.79
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 12
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dancers.
| 7. Indiana | $50,880 |
| 8. Kansas | $50,480 |
| 9. Missouri | $46,820 |
| 10. California | $45,320 |
| 11. Florida | $42,580 |
| 12. Minnesota | $34,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.79 ($45,320 a year).
Do dancers make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,320 against $51,580 nationally, 12% less.
Where does California rank for dancer pay?
California ranks 10 of 12 states.
Which city in California pays dancers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.