As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in Washington is $42,991, equivalent to $21 per hour, $827 weekly, or $3,583 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $28,559 to $62,666. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,437) and 75th percentile ($53,290), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,666 per year. This $17,853 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, Washington Backup Dancer often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $28,559 WA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $35,437 WA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $42,991 WA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $53,290 WA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $62,666 WA June 01, 2026
25% $35,437 10% $28,559 90% $62,666 75% $53,290 $42,991 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, WA Avg. Salary $41,371 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $40,979 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $40,234 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $41,519 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $40,426 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $40,182 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $42,585 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $39,927 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $40,911 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $41,216 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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