How much does a dancer make in New York?
$54,750a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $26.32 an hour or $4,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.32
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| Rochester, NY | $33,160 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area 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.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $54,750, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for dancer pay?
9 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.