How much does a dancer make in Philadelphia?
$48,940a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.53 ($48,940 a year).
Do dancers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $48,940 against $51,580 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for dancer pay?
14 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.