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Dance instructor salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Dance Instructor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.78
Average $27.78
Low $14.05
High $54.92

The average salary for a dance instructor is $27.78 per hour in the United States. 6.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Dance Instructor job openings in United States

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Experienced Dance Teacher
Dance Pointe
Selden, NY
$20 - $40 an hour
Part-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dance Instructor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Santa Monica College
 
$309,660per year
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Orchids The International Scho...
 
$270,000per year
San Mateo County Community Col...
 
$249,881per year
Cerritos College
 
$246,298per year
Saratoga Regional YMCA
 
$208,000per year
Napa Valley College
 
$187,054per year

Highest paying cities for Dance Instructors near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $46.37 per hour
  2. Palo Alto, CA
    $42.61 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $41.92 per hour
  4. Los Altos, CA
    $41.51 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $36.55 per hour

Where can a Dance Instructor earn more?

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