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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Dance Professor?

Dance Professor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dance Professor roles are District of Columbia $85,712, California $85,387, Massachusetts $84,249. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dance Professor roles make?

Salaries for Dance Professor level roles vary by specialization: Dance Therapist: $61,799; Dance Studio Director: $61,160; Dance Choreographer: $58,137; Dance Director: $55,690; Dance Instructor: $53,262.

Dance Professor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dance Professor make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dance Professor in Delaware is $78,397 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,754 to $96,760
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,334

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Dance Professor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,760	$8,063	$1,861	$47
Average	$78,397	$6,533	$1,508	$38
25th Percentile	$64,754	$5,396	$1,245	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Dance Professor Salaries

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

How Do Dance Professor 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 Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,712.
California: $85,387.
Massachusetts: $84,249.

District of Columbia $85,712 California $85,387 Massachusetts $84,249 Washington $83,939 New Jersey $83,908 Alaska $83,800 Connecticut $82,732 New York $82,298

Hawaii $80,912 Rhode Island $80,262 Maryland $79,821 Minnesota $79,217 Colorado $78,985 Illinois $78,907 Oregon $78,613 Delaware $78,397

New Hampshire $78,260 Virginia $77,955 Pennsylvania $77,065 Nevada $76,616 North Dakota $76,469 Michigan $76,237 Wisconsin $76,152 Vermont $75,981

Texas $75,509 Maine $75,478 Arizona $75,432 Ohio $75,377 Georgia $74,665 Indiana $74,309 Wyoming $74,239 Utah $74,131

Iowa $74,085 Kansas $73,713 Louisiana $73,605 North Carolina $73,566 Missouri $73,550 Florida $73,249 Montana $73,086 Nebraska $72,931

Kentucky $72,846 South Carolina $72,536 Tennessee $72,343 Idaho $72,265 New Mexico $71,700 Oklahoma $71,576 Alabama $71,120 South Dakota $70,353

Arkansas $69,935 West Virginia $69,711 Mississippi $69,037

Top Paying Cities for Dance Professors

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: $78,044
Little Creek: $78,615
Magnolia: $78,502

Lincoln, DE $78,044 Little Creek, DE $78,615 Magnolia, DE $78,502 Milford, DE $78,242 Marydel, DE $78,370 Millsboro, DE $77,716 Millville, DE $77,836 Milton, DE $77,971

Nassau, DE $78,027 Ocean View, DE $77,823 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,972 Seaford, DE $78,016 Selbyville, DE $77,694 Smyrna, DE $78,669 Viola, DE $78,307 Woodside, DE $78,517

Bear, DE $78,336 Newark, DE $78,307 Claymont, DE $78,467 Delaware City, DE $78,385 Hockessin, DE $78,300 Kirkwood, DE $78,370 Middletown, DE $78,400 Montchanin, DE $78,318

New Castle, DE $78,329 Odessa, DE $78,439 Port Penn, DE $78,492 Rockland, DE $78,325 Saint Georges, DE $78,376 Townsend, DE $78,496 Winterthur, DE $78,335 Lewes, DE $78,001

Wilmington, DE $78,304 Dover, DE $78,615 Dover Afb, DE $78,201 Bethany Beach, DE $77,741 Bethel, DE $77,821 Bridgeville, DE $78,005 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,393 Cheswold, DE $78,589

Clayton, DE $78,592 Dagsboro, DE $77,687 Delmar, DE $77,562 Ellendale, DE $77,797 Felton, DE $78,236 Fenwick Island, DE $77,704 Frankford, DE $77,568 Frederica, DE $78,313

Georgetown, DE $77,657 Greenwood, DE $78,017 Harbeson, DE $77,740 Harrington, DE $78,136 Hartly, DE $78,380 Houston, DE $78,025 Kenton, DE $78,596 Laurel, DE $77,611

Yorklyn, DE $78,323

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

Understanding how a Dance Professor'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 August 01, 2026

$64,754

Average $78,397/year

$96,760

$5,396

Average $6,533/month

$8,063

$1,245

Average $1,508/week

$1,861

$31

Average $38/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,760	$8,063	$1,861	$47
Average	$78,397	$6,533	$1,508	$38
25th Percentile	$64,754	$5,396	$1,245	$31

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