As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Malden, MA is $44,192, equivalent to $21 per hour, $850 weekly, or $3,683 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 Malden, MA vary widely, spanning from $29,356 to $64,415. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,426) and 75th percentile ($54,777), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,415 per year. This $18,351 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, Malden Backup Dancer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Malden currently ranks 62 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 $29,356 Malden, MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $36,426 Malden, MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $44,192 Malden, MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $54,777 Malden, MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $64,415 Malden, MA 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 Malden, Massachusetts    Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2010 United States Census, the population was at 59,450 people.....More

Malden, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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