How much does a dancer make in Houston?
$73,450a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $35.31 an hour or $6,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.31
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $35.31 ($73,450 a year).
Do dancers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $73,450 against $51,580 nationally, 42% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $73,450, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for dancer pay?
2 of 21 metro areas with data.
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.