Dancers
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
- O*NET-SOC code
27-2031.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median wage, U.S.$24.80 an hour (hourly only)
Employment, U.S.8,130
Median hourly wage$24.80
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14.88 | $17.23 | $24.80 | $38.36 | $52.30 |
By state (16)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 160 | Not available | 0.93 |
| California | 1,870 | $21.79 an hour (hourly only) | 1.97 |
| Florida | 210 | $20.47 an hour (hourly only) | 0.41 |
| Hawaii | 480 | $24.68 an hour (hourly only) | 14.76 |
| Indiana | 140 | $24.46 an hour (hourly only) | 0.86 |
| Kansas | $24.27 an hour (hourly only) | ||
| Michigan | 140 | Not available | 0.61 |
| Minnesota | 160 | $16.75 an hour (hourly only) | 1.06 |
| Missouri | 440 | $22.51 an hour (hourly only) | 2.87 |
| Nevada | 430 | $38.75 an hour (hourly only) | 5.34 |
| New York | 1,170 | $26.32 an hour (hourly only) | 2.32 |
| Oregon | 70 | $30.80 an hour (hourly only) | 0.67 |
| Tennessee | 150 | Not available | 0.86 |
| Texas | 190 | $35.31 an hour (hourly only) | 0.26 |
| Utah | 180 | $26.23 an hour (hourly only) | 1.93 |
| Wisconsin | 200 | Not available | 1.32 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choreographers | 3 | 0.891 |
| 2 | Models | 1-2 | 0.842 |
| 3 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 3 | 0.837 |
| 4 | Orderlies | 1-2 | 0.818 |
| 5 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | 1-2 | 0.815 |
| 6 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1-2 | 0.800 |
| 7 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.791 |
| 8 | Waiters and Waitresses | 1-2 | 0.788 |
| 9 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 1-2 | 0.785 |
| 10 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 3 | 0.782 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Dancers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | Complex Problem Solving | 0.76 | 0.815 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | Critical Thinking | 0.76 | 0.782 |
| Nursing Assistants | Service Orientation | 1.26 | 0.762 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | Critical Thinking | 0.88 | 0.762 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Operation and Control | 3.00 | 0.761 |
| Childcare Workers | Complex Problem Solving | 0.76 | 0.759 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Quality Control Analysis | 2.88 | 0.747 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Quality Control Analysis | 2.75 | 0.745 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 2.74 | 0.745 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | Critical Thinking | 0.88 | 0.741 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Dancers, excluding software Dancers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| 4 of 20 | 7.7x | |
| 3 of 20 | 13.8x | |
| Blink | 3 of 20 | 6.9x |
| Apple Safari | 3 of 20 | 6.6x |
| Eko | 3 of 20 | 4.2x |
| Email software | 8 of 20 | 1.3x |
| Microsoft Windows | 6 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Microsoft Excel | 19 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Microsoft Word | 15 of 20 | 0.9x |
| SAP software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.75 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 4.49 | 5.80 |
| English Language | 3.51 | 3.02 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.92 | 2.97 |
| Mathematics | 2.59 | 1.67 |
| Transportation | 2.51 | 2.26 |
| Psychology | 2.49 | 2.22 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.49 | 1.96 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.45 | 2.23 |
| Education and Training | 2.40 | 2.43 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.32 | 1.94 |
| Administration and Management | 2.24 | 1.64 |
| Communications and Media | 2.13 | 2.08 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.11 | 1.25 |
| Law and Government | 1.99 | 1.26 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.93 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.92 | 1.06 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.88 | not rated |
| Administrative | 1.83 | 1.20 |
| Design | 1.72 | not rated |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.70 | not rated |
| Production and Processing | 1.68 | 1.04 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.64 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.53 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.53 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.49 | 0.83 |
| Food Production | 1.45 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.44 | 0.64 |
| Geography | 1.43 | 0.95 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.41 | not rated |
| Mechanical | 1.36 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.30 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.29 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.23 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Body Coordination | 4.75 | 5.50 |
| Extent Flexibility | 4.50 | 4.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 4.25 | 4.62 |
| Stamina | 4.25 | 4.62 |
| Trunk Strength | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 4.00 | 4.88 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 3.62 | not rated |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | not rated |
| Static Strength | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.50 | 3.88 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Originality | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Memorization | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Visualization | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Written Expression | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.62 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Rate Control | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Depth Perception | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Response Orientation | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Reaction Time | 1.50 | not rated |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Number Facility | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Control Precision | 1.38 | 0.75 |
| Night Vision | 1.12 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Adobe Photoshop hot
- Facebook hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Choreography software
- Samba
- Social media sites
- Web browser software
- YouTube
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 340 | 14.65 | Not available |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 370 | 6.30 | Not available |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 400 | 3.26 | Not available |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 120 | 2.77 | Not available |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 150 | 2.66 | Not available |
| Cleveland, OH | 120 | 2.23 | Not available |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 660 | 2.02 | Not available |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 980 | 1.98 | Not available |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 110 | 1.97 | Not available |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 170 | 1.85 | Not available |