As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Dayton, OH is $38,533, equivalent to $19 per hour, $741 weekly, or $3,211 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 Dayton, OH vary widely, spanning from $25,597 to $56,166. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,761) and 75th percentile ($47,763), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,166 per year. This $16,002 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, Dayton Backup Dancer often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Dayton currently ranks 480 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 $25,597 Dayton, OH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $31,761 Dayton, OH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $38,533 Dayton, OH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $47,763 Dayton, OH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $56,166 Dayton, OH September 01, 2026
25% $31,761 10% $25,597 90% $56,166 75% $47,763 $38,533 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

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