Dancers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
BLS doesn't publish national wage data for this occupation (typically because it's too small to estimate reliably).
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
• Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
• Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
• Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
• Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
• Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
• Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
• Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
What's the job outlook for Dancers?
Employment for Dancers is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Dancers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Dancers?
About 1,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.