Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

SOC: 27-2031.00

Common Job Titles

Ballet DancerCompany DancerDancerSoloist 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Adobe PhotoshopFacebookMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Technology Skills

Apple Final Cut ProChoreography softwareLinkedInPinterestSambaSocial media sitesWeb browser softwareYouTube

Tools & Equipment

Balance ballsDance barresExercise bandsLaptop computersMen's Latin dance shoesMen's ballet flatsMen's ballroom dancing shoesMen's clogging shoes