Dancer Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a Dancer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dancer in San Diego, CA is $42,664. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $33,461 to a high of $51,969, with most professionals earning between $37,847 and $47,535.

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Common responsibilities of a Dancer

Report any issues to Stage Manager.

November 01, 2022

Communicate, train and promote quality standards to team members.

December 11, 2022

Attend special events inside and outside the Park (promotions, photo shoots, etc.

March 20, 2023

Meet and greet Guests before and after shows (shake hands, pictures with guests, conversations).

April 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Dancer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

37847

47535

42664

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

38143

47936

42904

What is the average salary for Dancer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dancer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Dancer ranges from $37,847 to $47,535 with the average base salary of $42,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,143 to $47,936 with the average total cash compensation of $42,904.

View Average Salary for Dancer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$42,664	$37,847 - $47,535
Bonus	$240	$297 - $401
Total Pay	$42,904	$38,143 - $47,936

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Dancer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,735 - $47,394	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,847 - $47,535	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,637 - $47,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,759 - $47,425	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,637 - $47,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,577 - $47,197	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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