How much does a dancer make in Portland?
$68,990a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $33.17 an hour or $5,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.17
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $33.17 ($68,990 a year).
Do dancers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $68,990 against $51,580 nationally, 34% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,060, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for dancer pay?
4 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.