DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
27-2031 Dancers
Occupational Description:
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.| Percentiles | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| U S | 9,690 | 785 | $23.15/hr | $0.69/hr | $10.20/hr | $12.17/hr | $17.67/hr | $27.76/hr | $43.86/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Photographers | 730 | $25.35/hr | 6.9% |
| Actors | 420 | $15.15/hr | 10.1% |
| Choreographers | 420 | $18.63/hr | 13.0% |
| Etchers and Engravers | 300 | $16.51/hr | 0.0% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 230 | $18.33/hr | -2.3% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 130 | $25.42/hr | 7.6% |
| Models | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Dancers
- Performs classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions.
- Rehearses solo or with partners or troupe members.
- Coordinates dancing with that of partner or dance ensemble.
- Works with choreographer to refine or modify dance steps.
- Auditions for parts in production.
- Devises and choreographs dance for self or others.
- Studies and practices dance moves required in role.
- Harmonizes body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
