What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Backup Dancer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Backup Dancer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Folsom, CA (30.7% above average), followed by West Hempstead, NY and Randolph, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Folsom, CA $107,407 $8,950 $2,065 $51.64 West Hempstead, NY $105,935 $8,827 $2,037 $50.93 Randolph, MA $105,577 $8,798 $2,030 $50.76 Dartmouth, MA $102,713 $8,559 $1,975 $49.38 Nome, AK $101,978 $8,498 $1,961 $49.03 Walla Walla, WA $101,786 $8,482 $1,957 $48.94 Rockaway, NJ $100,974 $8,414 $1,941 $48.55 Glenwood Springs, CO $100,792 $8,399 $1,938 $48.46 Berkeley, CA $100,658 $8,388 $1,935 $48.39 Parkville, MD $99,770 $8,314 $1,918 $47.97

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Q: How much does a Backup Dancer make?

The average annual pay for a backup dancer in the United States is $82,207 a year — that works out to approximately $39.52 an hour. The middle 80% of Backup Dancers earn between $22,000 (10th percentile) and $124,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Backup Dancer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Backup Dancer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Dance Competition Staff at $18,152 (22.1%) above Backup Dancer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Dance Competition Staff $64,055 $5,337 $1,231 $30.80 Artist Representative $60,546 $5,045 $1,164 $29.11 Band $57,114 $4,759 $1,098 $27.46 Level 1 Crossfit Coach $47,873 $3,989 $920 $23.02 Photography Assistant $39,746 $3,312 $764 $19.11

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Backup Dancer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,207

Columbus

Ohio

$79,404

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How much does a Backup Dancer make?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Backup Dancer in the United States is $82,207 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.52 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,580/week or $6,850/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $124,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Backup Dancer salaries currently range between $48,500 (25th percentile) to $112,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $124,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Backup Dancer varies greatly (by as much as 63500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Backup Dancer in your area makes on average $79,404 per year, or $2,803 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $82,207. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Backup Dancer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Backup Dancer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Backup Dancer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Backup Dancer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Folsom, CA, , with West Hempstead, NY, and Randolph, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Randolph, MA, beats the national average by $23,370 (28.4%), and Folsom, CA, furthers that trend with another $25,200 (30.7%) above the $82,207 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Backup Dancer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Folsom, CA, and Parkville, MD, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Backup Dancer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Folsom, CA	$107,407	$8,950	$2,065	$51.64
West Hempstead, NY	$105,935	$8,827	$2,037	$50.93
Randolph, MA	$105,577	$8,798	$2,030	$50.76
Dartmouth, MA	$102,713	$8,559	$1,975	$49.38
Nome, AK	$101,978	$8,498	$1,961	$49.03
Walla Walla, WA	$101,786	$8,482	$1,957	$48.94
Rockaway, NJ	$100,974	$8,414	$1,941	$48.55
Glenwood Springs, CO	$100,792	$8,399	$1,938	$48.46
Berkeley, CA	$100,658	$8,388	$1,935	$48.39
Parkville, MD	$99,770	$8,314	$1,918	$47.97

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Backup Dancer Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Backup Dancer job category, we found that Dance Competition Staff jobs have average salaries similar than Backup Dancer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Dance Competition Staff	$64,055	$5,337	$1,231	$30.80
Artist Representative	$60,546	$5,045	$1,164	$29.11
Band	$57,114	$4,759	$1,098	$27.46
Level 1 Crossfit Coach	$47,873	$3,989	$920	$23.02
Photography Assistant	$39,746	$3,312	$764	$19.11

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Infographic detailing Backup Dancer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $82,207 per year or $39.52 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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