As of November 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in North Carolina is $37,223, equivalent to $18 per hour, $716 weekly, or $3,102 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Backup Dancer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Backup Dancer in North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $24,727 to $54,258. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,682) and 75th percentile ($46,140), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,258 per year. This $15,458 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 $24,727 NC November 01, 2025
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $30,682 NC November 01, 2025
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $37,223 NC November 01, 2025
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $46,140 NC November 01, 2025
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $54,258 NC November 01, 2025
25% $30,682 10% $24,727 90% $54,258 75% $46,140 $37,223 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 $34,806 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $36,342 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $36,506 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $36,330 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $36,773 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $35,206 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $36,005 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $37,819 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $35,609 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $35,664 Date Updated November 01, 2025
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