What are the main factors that influence a Dancer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Dancer's salary?

A Dancer's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,805 for beginners, reaching about $39,775 at mid-level, and approach $40,553 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Dancer?

Dancer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dancer roles are District of Columbia $42,920, California $42,758, Massachusetts $42,188. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dancer roles make?

Salaries for Dancer level roles vary by specialization: Professional Dancer: $76,487; Pole Dancer: $59,545; Exotic Dancer: $54,967; Go Go Dancer: $54,372; Male Exotic Dancer: $50,712.

Dancer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dancer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dancer in Delaware is $39,257 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Dancer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,614 to $42,194
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,297

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Dancer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,194	$3,516	$811	$20
Average	$39,257	$3,271	$755	$19
25th Percentile	$35,614	$2,968	$685	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Dancer Salaries

A Dancer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Dancer	$37,805
Intermediate Level Dancer	$38,479
Senior Level Dancer	$39,775
Specialist Level Dancer	$40,466
Expert Level Dancer	$40,553

How Do Dancer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dancers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,920.
California: $42,758.
Massachusetts: $42,188.

District of Columbia $42,920 California $42,758 Massachusetts $42,188 Washington $42,033 New Jersey $42,017 Alaska $41,963 Connecticut $41,428 New York $41,211

Hawaii $40,517 Rhode Island $40,191 Maryland $39,970 Minnesota $39,668 Colorado $39,552 Illinois $39,513 Oregon $39,366 Delaware $39,257

New Hampshire $39,189 Virginia $39,036 Pennsylvania $38,590 Nevada $38,366 North Dakota $38,292 Michigan $38,176 Wisconsin $38,133 Vermont $38,048

Texas $37,811 Maine $37,796 Arizona $37,773 Ohio $37,745 Georgia $37,389 Indiana $37,210 Wyoming $37,176 Utah $37,121

Iowa $37,098 Kansas $36,912 Louisiana $36,858 North Carolina $36,838 Missouri $36,831 Florida $36,679 Montana $36,598 Nebraska $36,520

Kentucky $36,478 South Carolina $36,323 Tennessee $36,226 Idaho $36,187 New Mexico $35,904 Oklahoma $35,842 Alabama $35,613 South Dakota $35,230

Arkansas $35,020 West Virginia $34,908 Mississippi $34,571

Top Paying Cities for Dancers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $39,080
Little Creek: $39,367
Magnolia: $39,310

Lincoln, DE $39,080 Little Creek, DE $39,367 Magnolia, DE $39,310 Milford, DE $39,180 Marydel, DE $39,244 Millsboro, DE $38,916 Millville, DE $38,977 Milton, DE $39,044

Nassau, DE $39,072 Ocean View, DE $38,970 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,045 Seaford, DE $39,067 Selbyville, DE $38,905 Smyrna, DE $39,394 Viola, DE $39,212 Woodside, DE $39,318

Bear, DE $39,227 Newark, DE $39,212 Claymont, DE $39,292 Delaware City, DE $39,251 Hockessin, DE $39,209 Kirkwood, DE $39,244 Middletown, DE $39,259 Montchanin, DE $39,218

New Castle, DE $39,223 Odessa, DE $39,279 Port Penn, DE $39,305 Rockland, DE $39,222 Saint Georges, DE $39,247 Townsend, DE $39,307 Winterthur, DE $39,226 Lewes, DE $39,059

Wilmington, DE $39,211 Dover, DE $39,367 Dover Afb, DE $39,159 Bethany Beach, DE $38,929 Bethel, DE $38,969 Bridgeville, DE $39,061 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,256 Cheswold, DE $39,354

Clayton, DE $39,355 Dagsboro, DE $38,902 Delmar, DE $38,839 Ellendale, DE $38,957 Felton, DE $39,177 Fenwick Island, DE $38,910 Frankford, DE $38,842 Frederica, DE $39,215

Georgetown, DE $38,887 Greenwood, DE $39,067 Harbeson, DE $38,928 Harrington, DE $39,127 Hartly, DE $39,249 Houston, DE $39,071 Kenton, DE $39,357 Laurel, DE $38,864

Yorklyn, DE $39,220

Dancer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dancer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$35,614

Average $39,257/year

$42,194

$2,968

Average $3,271/month

$3,516

$685

Average $755/week

$811

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,194	$3,516	$811	$20
Average	$39,257	$3,271	$755	$19
25th Percentile	$35,614	$2,968	$685	$17

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