The salary statistics and trend of dancers and choreographers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers 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 | $25,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dancers and choreographers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. 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 $73,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dancers and choreographers is $25,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dancers and choreographers in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,150 | 7.09% | 28.90% |
| 2016 | $41,950 | 3.55% | - |
| 2015 | $40,460 | 23.85% | - |
| 2014 | $30,810 | -0.94% | - |
| 2013 | $31,100 | -3.22% | - |
| 2012 | $32,100 | - | - |
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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