How much does a dancer make in Milwaukee?
$54,680a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $26.29 an hour or $4,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.29
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,840 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $26.29 ($54,680 a year).
Do dancers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $54,680 against $51,580 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for dancer pay?
10 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.