What are the main factors that influence a Dance Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Dance Director's salary?

A Dance Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,374 for beginners, reaching about $58,413 at mid-level, and approach $58,877 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Dance Director?

Dance Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dance Director roles are District of Columbia $61,635, California $61,401, Massachusetts $60,583. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dance Director roles make?

Salaries for Dance Director level roles vary by specialization: Dance Professor: $76,483; Dance Therapist: $61,839; Dance Studio Director: $61,145; Dance Choreographer: $58,019; Dance Instructor: $53,281.

Dance Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dance Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dance Director in Delaware is $56,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Dance Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,533
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,716 to $62,215
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,653

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Dance Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,215	$5,185	$1,196	$30
Average	$56,374	$4,698	$1,084	$27
25th Percentile	$49,716	$4,143	$956	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Dance Director Salaries

A Dance Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dance Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dance Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,374
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,413
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,691
Expert (over 8 years): $58,877

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Dance Director	$56,374
Intermediate Level Dance Director	$57,022
Senior Level Dance Director	$58,413
Specialist Level Dance Director	$58,691
Expert Level Dance Director	$58,877

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How Do Dance Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dance Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,635.
California: $61,401.
Massachusetts: $60,583.

District of Columbia $61,635 California $61,401 Massachusetts $60,583 Washington $60,360 New Jersey $60,338 Alaska $60,260 Connecticut $59,491 New York $59,180

Hawaii $58,183 Rhode Island $57,716 Maryland $57,398 Minnesota $56,964 Colorado $56,797 Illinois $56,741 Oregon $56,530 Delaware $56,374

New Hampshire $56,276 Virginia $56,057 Pennsylvania $55,417 Nevada $55,094 North Dakota $54,988 Michigan $54,821 Wisconsin $54,760 Vermont $54,637

Texas $54,298 Maine $54,275 Arizona $54,242 Ohio $54,203 Georgia $53,691 Indiana $53,435 Wyoming $53,385 Utah $53,307

Iowa $53,273 Kansas $53,006 Louisiana $52,928 North Carolina $52,900 Missouri $52,889 Florida $52,672 Montana $52,555 Nebraska $52,444

Kentucky $52,383 South Carolina $52,160 Tennessee $52,021 Idaho $51,965 New Mexico $51,559 Oklahoma $51,470 Alabama $51,141 South Dakota $50,590

Arkansas $50,290 West Virginia $50,128 Mississippi $49,644

Top Paying Cities for Dance Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $58,345
Little Creek: $57,805
Magnolia: $58,044

Lincoln, DE $58,345 Little Creek, DE $57,805 Magnolia, DE $58,044 Milford, DE $58,345 Marydel, DE $57,588 Millsboro, DE $58,345 Millville, DE $58,734 Milton, DE $58,345

Nassau, DE $58,345 Ocean View, DE $58,734 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,734 Seaford, DE $57,732 Selbyville, DE $58,734 Smyrna, DE $57,521 Viola, DE $58,044 Woodside, DE $57,877

Bear, DE $57,098 Newark, DE $57,120 Claymont, DE $57,165 Delaware City, DE $57,120 Hockessin, DE $57,165 Kirkwood, DE $57,120 Middletown, DE $57,404 Montchanin, DE $57,165

New Castle, DE $57,165 Odessa, DE $57,482 Port Penn, DE $56,964 Rockland, DE $57,165 Saint Georges, DE $57,120 Townsend, DE $57,398 Winterthur, DE $57,165 Lewes, DE $58,345

Wilmington, DE $57,165 Dover, DE $57,777 Dover Afb, DE $57,910 Bethany Beach, DE $58,734 Bethel, DE $57,732 Bridgeville, DE $58,345 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,838 Cheswold, DE $57,643

Clayton, DE $57,499 Dagsboro, DE $58,734 Delmar, DE $57,732 Ellendale, DE $58,345 Felton, DE $58,345 Fenwick Island, DE $58,734 Frankford, DE $58,734 Frederica, DE $58,345

Georgetown, DE $58,345 Greenwood, DE $58,345 Harbeson, DE $58,345 Harrington, DE $58,345 Hartly, DE $57,471 Houston, DE $58,345 Kenton, DE $57,499 Laurel, DE $57,732

Yorklyn, DE $57,165

Dance Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dance Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$49,716

Average $56,374/year

$62,215

$4,143

Average $4,698/month

$5,185

$956

Average $1,084/week

$1,196

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,215	$5,185	$1,196	$30
Average	$56,374	$4,698	$1,084	$27
25th Percentile	$49,716	$4,143	$956	$24

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