As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Smyrna, DE is $40,829, equivalent to $20 per hour, $785 weekly, or $3,402 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 Smyrna, DE vary widely, spanning from $27,122 to $59,513. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,654) and 75th percentile ($50,609), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,513 per year. This $16,955 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, Smyrna Backup Dancer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Smyrna currently ranks 266 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 $27,122 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $33,654 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $40,829 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $50,609 Smyrna, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $59,513 Smyrna, DE April 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 Smyrna, Delaware    Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Accor....More

Smyrna, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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