Average ballet dancer salary
$51,557
$24.79 hourly rate
Entry-level ballet dancer salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
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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California$60,297
New York, NY$57,909
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Sacramento Ballet$36,379
Sacramento Ballet$36,379
Ballet Dancer salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a ballet dancer typically falls between $33,973 and $99,175.
Average ballet dancer salary by state
The highest-paying states for ballet dancers are Alaska, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The lowest average ballet dancer salary states are Arkansas, Oregon, and Washington.
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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 |
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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
$50,000$49,400$48,800$48,200$47,600$47,000
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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 |
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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.
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Average ballet dancer salary over time
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Ballet Dancer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,600 | $24.79 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $49,600 | $23.82 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $47,000 | $22.61 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $22.12 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $44,800 | $21.52 | +2.1% |
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Recently added ballet dancer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Ballet Association | Ballet Dancer | Sacramento, CA | 11/18/2021 | $44,495 |
| Sacramento Ballet Association | Ballet Dancer | Sacramento, CA | 11/18/2021 | $44,495 |
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