As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in North Carolina is $37,614, equivalent to $18 per hour, $723 weekly, or $3,135 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $24,986 to $54,827. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,004) and 75th percentile ($46,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,827 per year. This $15,620 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, North Carolina Backup Dancer often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 nationwide 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 $24,986 NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $31,004 NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $37,614 NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $46,624 NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $54,827 NC May 01, 2026
25% $31,004 10% $24,986 90% $54,827 75% $46,624 $37,614 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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Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $35,887 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $36,637 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $35,932 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $36,735 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $36,667 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $35,664 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $36,408 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $37,824 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $35,558 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $35,809 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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