The salary statistics and trend of dancers and choreographers in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dancers and choreographers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dancers and choreographers in the industry of performing arts companies. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dancers and choreographers is $74,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dancers and choreographers is $19,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dancers and choreographers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,840 | 2.71% | -6.95% |
| 2016 | $35,840 | -2.59% | - |
| 2015 | $36,770 | -10.99% | - |
| 2014 | $40,810 | 7.20% | - |
| 2013 | $37,870 | -4.04% | - |
| 2012 | $39,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of dancers and choreographers in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dancers and choreographers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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