As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Anchorage, AK is $43,574, equivalent to $21 per hour, $838 weekly, or $3,631 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Backup Dancer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Backup Dancer in Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $28,946 to $63,515. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,917) and 75th percentile ($54,012), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,515 per year. This $18,095 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Anchorage Backup Dancer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 statewide for Backup Dancer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Backup Dancer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $28,946 Anchorage, AK September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $35,917 Anchorage, AK September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $43,574 Anchorage, AK September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $54,012 Anchorage, AK September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $63,515 Anchorage, AK September 01, 2026
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What is a Backup Dancer ?

A backup dancer also known as background dancer is a performer who dances with or behind the lead performers in a live musical act or in a music video. Their movements (especially where there are many moving together) provide a visual symmetry and rhythm to accompany the music....

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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