How much does a dancer make in San Francisco?
$63,290a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| Riverside, CA | $47,320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,810 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $30.43 ($63,290 a year).
Do dancers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $63,290 against $51,580 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,320, so San Francisco pays 40% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for dancer pay?
6 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.