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Ballet Dancer salary
Average ballet dancer salary
$51,557
How much does a ballet dancer make?
The average ballet dancer salary in the United States is $51,557. Ballet dancer salaries typically range between $25,000 and $105,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ballet dancers is $24.79 per hour.
Ballet dancer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Ballet dancers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Ballet Dancer earn more?
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Average ballet dancer salary by state
Highest paying states for ballet dancers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $76,179 | $36.62 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $66,631 | $32.03 |
| 3 | Maryland | $66,015 | $31.74 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $69,061 | $33.20 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $64,485 | $31.00 |
| 6 | Ohio | $58,955 | $28.34 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $60,548 | $29.11 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $58,666 | $28.20 |
| 9 | Vermont | $60,699 | $29.18 |
| 10 | Delaware | $60,340 | $29.01 |
| 11 | California | $62,517 | $30.06 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $50,931 | $24.49 |
| 13 | New York | $57,917 | $27.84 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $56,812 | $27.31 |
| 15 | Michigan | $50,826 | $24.44 |
| 16 | Nevada | $50,975 | $24.51 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $55,380 | $26.63 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $50,805 | $24.43 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $48,597 | $23.36 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $57,724 | $27.75 |
| 21 | Arizona | $48,698 | $23.41 |
| 22 | Virginia | $51,906 | $24.95 |
| 23 | Maine | $49,478 | $23.79 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $48,396 | $23.27 |
| 25 | Missouri | $46,503 | $22.36 |
| 26 | Indiana | $44,695 | $21.49 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $47,291 | $22.74 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $46,195 | $22.21 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $45,787 | $22.01 |
| 30 | Texas | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $44,645 | $21.46 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $50,484 | $24.27 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $45,047 | $21.66 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $44,621 | $21.45 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $39,490 | $18.99 |
| 36 | Utah | $43,628 | $20.98 |
| 37 | Florida | $40,504 | $19.47 |
| 38 | Colorado | $43,110 | $20.73 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $43,297 | $20.82 |
| 40 | Illinois | $42,937 | $20.64 |
| 41 | Montana | $42,271 | $20.32 |
| 42 | Alabama | $39,161 | $18.83 |
| 43 | Oregon | $37,712 | $18.13 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $38,441 | $18.48 |
| 45 | Georgia | $39,327 | $18.91 |
| 46 | Washington | $36,454 | $17.53 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $38,473 | $18.50 |
| 48 | Iowa | $38,781 | $18.64 |
| 49 | Kansas | $36,100 | $17.36 |
| 50 | Idaho | $35,220 | $16.93 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $34,863 | $16.76 |
Highest paying cities for ballet dancers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $60,297 | $28.99 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $57,909 | $27.84 |
Ballet Dancer salary details
A ballet dancer's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $105,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a ballet dancer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| Average | $51,557 | $4,296 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying ballet dancer jobs
The highest paying types of ballet dancers are hip hop dancer, dance artist, and hip hop artist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancer | $53,667 | $4,472 | $25.80 | 167 |
Top companies hiring ballet dancers now:
Which companies pay ballet dancers the most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento Ballet | $36,379 | $17.49 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Ballet Dancer salary by industry
The average ballet dancer salary varies across industries:
- The average ballet dancer salary in the hospitality industry is $61,102, the highest of any industry.
- The average ballet dancer salary in the finance industry is $59,081.
- Ballet dancers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $52,895, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for ballet dancers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $61,102 | $29.38 |
| 2 | Education | $59,081 | $28.40 |
| 3 | Media | $53,500 | $25.72 |
| 4 | Transportation | $52,895 | $25.43 |
High Paying Ballet Dancer Jobs
Ballet Dancer salary trends
The average ballet dancer salary has risen by $9,641 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ballet dancer earned $41,916 annually, but today, they earn $51,557 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for ballet dancers over the last decade.
Compare ballet dancer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ballet dancer salary over time
Compare ballet dancer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
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Ballet Dancer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.79 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $49,600 | $23.82 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $22.61 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $46,000 | $22.12 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $44,800 | $21.52 | +2.1% |
Recently added ballet dancer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | Male Ballet Dancer for Performance | Avon, CT | 12/15/2024 | $26,088 |
| Dance | 1 Ballet Dancer Between Ages | New York, NY | 09/26/2024 | $41,740 |
| Dance | Male Ballet Dancer for Performance | Avon, CT | 09/26/2024 | $26,088 |
| Dance | Male Ballet Dancer for Performance | Avon, CT | 09/14/2024 | $26,088 |
| Dance | 1 Ballet Dancer Between Ages | New York, NY | 09/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| VH Dance Center | Male Ballet Dancer for Nutcracker | Aurora, IL | 05/31/2024 | $41,740 |
| Sacramento Ballet Association | Ballet Dancer | Sacramento, CA | 01/23/2024 | $37,965 |
| Sacramento Ballet Association | Ballet Dancer | Sacramento, CA | 01/23/2024 | $37,965 |
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