How much does a dancer make in Los Angeles?
$41,810a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $20.10 an hour or $3,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.10
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,320 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $20.10 ($41,810 a year).
Do dancers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $41,810 against $51,580 nationally, 19% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,320, so Los Angeles pays 8% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for dancer pay?
17 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.