Ballet Instructor

Ballet Instructor Salary

$11K

$41K

$96K

$47,962

/year

$23.06

/hour

Ballet Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,962

Columbus

Ohio

$46,327

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    How much does a Ballet Instructor make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Ballet Instructor in the United States is $47,962 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.06 an hour. This is the equivalent of $922/week or $3,996/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $96,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Ballet Instructor salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $81,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $92,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Ballet Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 51000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Ballet Instructor in your area makes on average $46,327 per year, or $1,635 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,962. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Ballet Instructor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ballet Instructor 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 Ballet Instructor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Ballet Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Burleigh County, ND, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $16,559 (34.5%), and Burleigh County, ND, furthers that trend with another $21,368 (44.6%) above the $47,962 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 12% between Burleigh County, ND, and Dauphin, MB, , 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 Ballet Instructor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Burleigh County, ND

    $69,330

    $33.33

    Whitehorse, YT

    $64,559

    $31.04

    Carcross, YT

    $64,521

    $31.02

    Haines Junction, YT

    $64,301

    $30.91

    Victoria, BC

    $63,479

    $30.52

    Alberton, PE

    $62,886

    $30.23

    Saint John, NB

    $62,305

    $29.95

    Kelowna, BC

    $62,174

    $29.89

    West Kelowna, BC

    $62,163

    $29.89

    Dauphin, MB

    $61,470

    $29.55

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ballet Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Ballet Instructor category.

    For example Senior Pilates Instructor jobs pay as much as $28,073 (58.5%) more than the average Ballet Instructor salary of $47,962. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Pilates Instructor may help you make more money than that of the average Ballet Instructor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Pilates Instructor

    $76,035

    $36.56

    Private Pilates Instructor

    $70,426

    $33.86

    Ballet Master

    $68,132

    $32.76

    Part Time Pilates Instructor

    $63,910

    $30.73

    Dance Teacher

    $52,631

    $25.30

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    Infographic detailing Ballet Instructor salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,962 per year or $23.06 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.