How much does a dancer make in New York?
$54,750a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in New York. That is $26.32 an hour or $4,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.32
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 12
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $54,750 |
| Albany, NY | $33,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dancers.
| 1. Nevada | $80,600 |
| 2. Texas | $73,450 |
| 3. Oregon | $64,060 |
| 4. New York | $54,750 |
| 5. Utah | $54,560 |
| 6. Hawaii | $51,330 |
| 7. Indiana | $50,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $26.32 ($54,750 a year).
Do dancers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $54,750 against $51,580 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for dancer pay?
New York ranks 4 of 12 states.
Which city in New York pays dancers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $54,750 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.