How much does a Ballet Dancer make hourly?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Ballet Dancer in the United States is $17. While Salary.com is seeing that Ballet Dancer salary in the US can go up to $25 or down to $12, but most earn between $14 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ballet Dancer in the United States.

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Ballet Dancer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ballet Dancer Salary $12 US February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ballet Dancer Salary $14 US February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ballet Dancer Salary $17 US February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ballet Dancer Salary $21 US February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ballet Dancer Salary $25 US February 01, 2026
25% $14 10% $12 90% $25 75% $21 $17 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Ballet Dancer ?

A ballet dancer (Italian: ballerina [balleˈriːna] fem., ballerino [balleˈriːno] masc.) is a person who practices the art of classical ballet. Both females and males can practice ballet; however, dancers have a strict hierarchy and strict gender roles. They rely on years of extensive training and proper technique to become a part of professional companies. Ballet dancers are at a high risk of injury due to the demanding technique of ballet....

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Ballet Dancer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Ballet Dancer ranges from $14 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $14 to $22 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $18.

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