Dancers pay in California
In California, the median pay for dancers is $21.79 an hour ($45,323 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($51,584). California ranks 10th of 12 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dancers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $16.93 | $35,214 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.79 | $45,323 |
| 75% of workers | $37.02 | $77,002 |
| 90% of workers | $44.66 | $92,893 |
Dancers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $63,294 | 400 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,320 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $41,808 | 660 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dancers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
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