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How much do circus performer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for circus performer in Colorado is $28.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.90 and $41.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a circus performer?

A circus performer works in a circus and performs a variety of stunts and talents for the entertainment of the audience. In this career, your job duties depend on which of the circus arts that you perform. Some examples of circus entertainment include trapeze artists, acrobats, daredevils, animal trainers, and circus clowns. There are also a number of supporting entertainment roles that can be available depending on the circus for which you work. There may be the need for dancers, artists, singers, and baton twirlers. This job requires extensive traveling.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a circus performer?

To thrive as a Circus Performer, you need advanced physical abilities, performance skills, and specialized training in disciplines like acrobatics, juggling, or aerial arts. Mastery of safety equipment, rigging systems, and sometimes certifications in areas like first aid or specific apparatuses are typically required. Creativity, teamwork, and resilience are vital soft skills that help performers engage audiences and adapt to challenging environments. These skills ensure both captivating performances and the safety of the performer and their colleagues in a demanding live entertainment setting.

What are common challenges circus performers face when working with a diverse team of artists?

Circus performers often collaborate with individuals from various disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds, which can present challenges in communication, timing, and creative vision. Adapting to different performance styles and coordinating complex group acts require strong teamwork and flexibility. Additionally, maintaining safety standards while performing demanding routines with others is crucial, so clear communication and trust are essential for a successful and harmonious team environment.

What is the difference between Circus Performer vs Circus Clown?

AspectCircus PerformerCircus Clown
Required SkillsAcrobatics, juggling, aerial actsComedy, physical humor, improvisation
Work EnvironmentCirque tents, stage performancesStage, parade routes, special events
Industry UsagePerforming arts, entertainmentEntertainment, comedy acts

While both roles are part of the circus industry, a circus performer specializes in physical acts like acrobatics and aerial skills, whereas a circus clown focuses on comedy, humor, and audience interaction. Both require performance skills but differ in style and focus, serving different entertainment purposes within the circus environment.

How do you get a job in the circus?

To become a circus performer, you should develop specialized skills such as acrobatics, juggling, or clowning, and gain experience through training programs or local performances. Building a strong portfolio, auditioning for circuses, and demonstrating physical fitness and stage presence are essential steps in securing a position.

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Infographic showing various Circus Performer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,633 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Sports Physical Therapist (Performing Arts)

Highlands Ranch, CO • On-site


Children's Hospital Colorado
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

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$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado is excitedly building a performing arts medicine program within its Sports Medicine Center, which leads the region in state-of-the-art treatment for young athletes. Our fully integrated team of sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and pediatric specialists delivers care geared exclusively toward growing bodies. Physical therapists on this team are experts in evaluation and treatment of adolescent athletes who are returning to high levels of activity. Clinicians treat in our sports medicine dedicated gyms where patient population is typically aged 12-20 and made up of various operative and non-operative diagnoses specific to the young athlete. Experience in movement analysis, advanced exercise progression, and return to performance decision making for the performing artist is essential. Clinicians are also expected to communicate with physicians, parents, coaches or instructors, athletic trainers, and performance coaches as needed to maximize rehabilitation opportunities and set expectations for key people involved in the athlete's return. This program has a strong emphasis in evidence-based practice, research initiatives, community outreach and professional growth and collaborates frequently across our six locations. We are looking to add a physical therapist with experience and a clinical emphasis on treating athletes in the performing arts, including dance, gymnastics, figure skating, and circus arts. This therapist will work in our performing arts program with the expectation they work well in a multidisciplinary team setting and are committed to professional growth and development.
The Physical Therapist I provide physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families. The Physical Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).
The right fit for our team is a physical therapist who is passionate about sports medicine with experience and a clinical emphasis on treating athletes in the performing arts. This role will work in our performing arts program with the expectation they work well in a multidisciplinary team setting and are committed to professional growth and development.
Additional Information
  • Location: South Sports
  • Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits (exempt)
  • Shift: Variable - 4x10 hour days or 5x8 hour days

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
  • Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
  • Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
  • Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
  • Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
  • Provides consultation and education to families.
  • Treat children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Degrees
    • Bachelor of Science required; Doctorate preferred
  • Area of Study
    • Physical Therapy
  • Experience
    • Two years of professional experience as a physical therapist strongly preferred. Adolescent sports medicine experience required; experience in treating performing arts athletes preferred.
  • Licenses & Certifications
    • Basic Life Support required
    • Physical Therapist required
    • OCS or SCS preferred
  • Additional Requirements
    • License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $87,095.44 to $130,643.17
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Estimated Close Date
09/30/2026
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