How much does a dancer make in Indianapolis?
$50,880a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.46 an hour or $4,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.46
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $88,040 |
| Musician and Singer | $86,450 |
| Technical Writer | $82,970 |
| Music Director and Composer | $81,770 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $72,960 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,450 |
| Interior Designer | $66,150 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $66,140 |
| Editor | $65,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.46 ($50,880 a year).
Do dancers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $50,880 against $51,580 nationally, 1% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,880, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for dancer pay?
13 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.