As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Texas is $38,740, equivalent to $19 per hour, $745 weekly, or $3,228 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $25,735 to $56,469. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,933) and 75th percentile ($48,020), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,469 per year. This $16,087 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, Texas Backup Dancer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $25,735 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $31,933 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $38,740 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $48,020 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $56,469 TX July 01, 2026
25% $31,933 10% $25,735 90% $56,469 75% $48,020 $38,740 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $35,839 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $35,437 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $35,038 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $36,160 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $35,338 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $39,176 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $36,997 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $35,398 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $35,305 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $36,532 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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