Dancers and Choreographers

Occupation

$51,020
National Median Salary
$24.53
Median Hourly Wage
12,490
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$29,850
$35,790
$51,020
$77,700
$106,740

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+45.4%
10 Year Change
$35,090
2014 Median
$51,020
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Dancers and Choreographers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $59,100 60
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water $55,920 30
Performing Arts Companies $55,590 4,390
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $54,520 —
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries $54,420 1,060

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Detailed Dancers and Choreographers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Choreographers $55,600
Dancers —

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water Performing Arts Companies Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Elementary and Secondary Schools Other Schools and Instruction Educational Services Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) Food Services and Drinking Places