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  1. Occupations
  2. Dancers

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.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or lessN/A
10% of workers earn the following or moreN/A
Workers on average earnN/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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Technology Skills

  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Choreography software
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • 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
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Choreographers 27-2032.00
  • Musicians and Singers 27-2042.00
  • Actors 27-2011.00
  • Music Directors and Composers 27-2041.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1121.00

Moderately Similar

  • Talent Directors 27-2012.04
  • Athletes and Sports Competitors 27-2021.00
  • Self-Enrichment Teachers 25-3021.00
  • Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 39-9031.00
  • Models 41-9012.00

Related

  • Costume Attendants 39-3092.00
  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 39-5091.00
  • Music Therapists 29-1129.02
  • Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 27-1013.00
  • Coaches and Scouts 27-2022.00
  • Fashion Designers 27-1022.00
  • Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 49-9063.00
  • Sewers, Hand 51-6051.00
  • Craft Artists 27-1012.00
  • Producers and Directors 27-2012.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Bachelor's DegreeDance, Bachelor of Fine ArtsIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Fine Arts, Major in DanceIssuer: Sam Houston State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeMusical Theatre, BFAIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeDance, BAIssuer: University of Alabama
  • Associate's DegreeDanceIssuer: Raritan Valley Community College
  • Bachelor's DegreeDANCEIssuer: Middle Tennessee State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeArt—Fine Arts and CraftsIssuer: New Jersey City University
  • Bachelor's DegreeMusical TheatreIssuer: Anderson University (SC)
  • Bachelor's DegreeDanceIssuer: Radford University
  • Bachelor's DegreeB.F.A. in Theatre ArtsIssuer: Northern Illinois University