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National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$51,210

Average Hourly Wage

$24.62

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

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National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +25%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 6,200 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  Many of the new jobs for these workers are expected to be in private dance schools. A continued interest in dance and in pop culture also should provide opportunities in venues outside of dance companies, such as TV or movies, casinos, and theme parks. Demand for dancers and choreographers is expected to be greatest in large cities, such as New York and Las Vegas. 
Self-Employment In 2021, 31.3% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (46%)
  • Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (42%)
  • Self-employed workers (31.3%)
  • Performing arts companies (NAICS711100) (29.1%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (9.8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS720000) (9.4%)
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS722000) (9.4%)
  • Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (NAICS722400) (9.4%)
  • Spectator sports (NAICS711200) (8.2%)
  • Other Schools and Instruction (NAICS611600) (7.3%)

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