As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Appleton, WI is $38,560, equivalent to $19 per hour, $742 weekly, or $3,213 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $25,615 to $56,207. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,784) and 75th percentile ($47,797), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,207 per year. This $16,013 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, Appleton Backup Dancer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Backup Dancer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Backup Dancer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $25,615 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $31,784 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $38,560 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $47,797 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $56,207 Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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