SOC 27-2031
Dancers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ9,060
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$40K
$0 โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+4.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Dancers face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, Dancers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai copywriting tools reducing editorial demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 9,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Dancers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
AI music composition and audio production
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Video creation and editing software
Web page creation and editing software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Transportation
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 79% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 79% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 75% |