Dancers
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
SOC: 27-2031.00
Common Job Titles
- Ballet Dancer
- Company Dancer
- Dancer
- Soloist Dancer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Dancers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
9,060
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. N/A. 25th percentile: U.S. N/A. 50th percentile: U.S. N/A. 75th percentile: U.S. N/A. 90th percentile: U.S. N/A. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
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| 10% of workers earn the following or less | N/A |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | N/A |
| Workers on average earn | N/A |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Fine Arts4.5/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service2.9/5
- Mathematics2.6/5
- Transportation2.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
Technology Skills
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Choreography software
- Samba
- Social media sites
- Web browser software
- YouTube
Tools & Equipment
- Balance balls
- Dance barres
- Exercise bands
- Laptop computers
- Men's Latin dance shoes
- Men's ballet flats
- Men's ballroom dancing shoes
- Men's clogging shoes