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 Rhode Island

How much does a Dance Professor make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dance Professor in Rhode Island is $80,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,180
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,295 to $99,063
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,579

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Dance Professor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,063	$8,255	$1,905	$48
Average	$80,262	$6,689	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$66,295	$5,525	$1,275	$32

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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:

Adamsville: $81,265
Albion: $80,579
Ashaway: $81,111

Adamsville, RI $81,265 Albion, RI $80,579 Ashaway, RI $81,111 Barrington, RI $80,367 Block Island, RI $80,814 Bradford, RI $81,063 Bristol, RI $80,676 Carolina, RI $80,929

Charlestown, RI $80,958 Chepachet, RI $80,797 Clayville, RI $80,572 Coventry, RI $80,576 West Greenwich, RI $80,798 East Greenwich, RI $80,522 Exeter, RI $80,775 Fiskeville, RI $80,365

Forestdale, RI $80,984 Foster, RI $80,755 Glendale, RI $80,991 Greene, RI $80,861 Greenville, RI $80,396 Harmony, RI $80,500 Harrisville, RI $80,956 Hope, RI $80,415

Hope Valley, RI $81,040 Hopkinton, RI $81,147 Jamestown, RI $80,876 Kenyon, RI $80,919 Little Compton, RI $81,253 Manville, RI $80,685 Mapleville, RI $80,813 Newport, RI $80,957

Middletown, RI $80,993 North Kingstown, RI $80,660 North Scituate, RI $80,501 Oakland, RI $80,900 Pascoag, RI $81,009 Pawtucket, RI $80,247 Central Falls, RI $80,282 Cumberland, RI $80,738

Lincoln, RI $80,363 Portsmouth, RI $80,949 Prudence Island, RI $80,782 Rockville, RI $81,135 Saunderstown, RI $80,827 Shannock, RI $80,923 Slatersville, RI $80,985 Slocum, RI $80,825

Tiverton, RI $81,195 Wakefield, RI $80,896 Kingston, RI $80,865 Narragansett, RI $80,919 Peace Dale, RI $80,886 Warren, RI $80,574 Warwick, RI $80,350 Westerly, RI $81,131

West Kingston, RI $80,891 West Warwick, RI $80,448 Wood River Junction, RI $81,006 Woonsocket, RI $80,989 North Smithfield, RI $80,805 Wyoming, RI $80,923 Providence, RI $80,224 Cranston, RI $80,234

North Providence, RI $80,244 East Providence, RI $80,229 Riverside, RI $80,254 Rumford, RI $80,243 Smithfield, RI $80,405 Johnston, RI $80,271

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

$66,295

Average $80,262/year

$99,063

$5,525

Average $6,689/month

$8,255

$1,275

Average $1,544/week

$1,905

$32

Average $39/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,063	$8,255	$1,905	$48
Average	$80,262	$6,689	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$66,295	$5,525	$1,275	$32

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