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Dancer salary in United States

How much does a Dancer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.05
Average $26.05
Low $8.59
High $79.02

The average salary for a dancer is $26.05 per hour in the United States. 190 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 18, 2026).

Dancer job openings in United States

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Dancer/Performer
Phins island
Los Angeles, CA
$144.00 - $234.88 a day
Contract
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Dancer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Banco BMG
 
$156,000per year
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The Metropolitan Opera
 
$128,627per year
NORY
 
$104,000per year
Directions for Our Youth
 
$83,200per year
San Francisco Ballet
 
$82,667per year
EDA
 
$79,040per year

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Highest paying cities for Dancers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $48.38 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $39.12 per hour
  3. Lahaina, HI
    $37.50 per hour
  4. Denver, CO
    $33.77 per hour
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $23.75 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Dancer

The average salary for a Dancer is $26.05 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 190 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 18, 2026.

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Dancer salaries typically range between a low of $8.59 and a high of $79.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dancer include Banco BMG ($156,000 per year) and The Metropolitan Opera ($128,627 per year).