Dancers and Choreographers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for dancers and choreographerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $66,460 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $52,830
Total employment 10,990 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dancers and choreographers make in the U.S.?
The median dancers and choreographers salary in the United States is $52,830 per year (mean $66,460), and about 80% earn between $31,400 and $113,460.
How much do dancers and choreographers make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,460 and 2,080 work hours per year.