How much does a dancer make in Seattle?
$65,210a year
Median yearly pay for dancers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.35 an hour or $5,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.35
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for dancers.
| Portland, OR | $68,990 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dancer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.35 ($65,210 a year).
Do dancers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $65,210 against $51,580 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Seattle rank for dancer pay?
5 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.