Danielle Colby’s Net Worth From ‘American Pickers’ Has Her Shimmying All the Way to the Bank

Danielle Colby has been gracing American Pickers fans with her onscreen presence ever since the reality series premiered on the History Channel in 2010, so it makes total sense that her net worth is seriously impressive.

During a Q&A session with fans that same year, series creator and star Mike Wolfe explained why it was a no-brainer to ask Colby, whom he had known for years before their American Pickers fame, to do the show with him.

“I saw what she was capable of, and she’s got the edge, she’s got the look,” he said at the time. “One thing I wanted when I hired her and I knew she was going to be on camera… I wanted someone that did not look like they would work in any antique shop because I wanted our show to be looked at in a different way.”

He added, “I wanted people to look at antiques like they’re fun, they’re rad, they’re killer, they’re awesome. I wanted people to know that they didn’t have to have a blue blazer and 10 cats to be an antique dealer.”

Keep reading to find out what American Pickers star Danielle Colby’s net worth is in 2024:

What is Danielle Colby famous for?

Colby is most famous for starring on the History Channel’s long-running reality show American Pickers. Before she found fame as a reality star, Colby founded, produced and performed in a burlesque troupe. She also founded a fashion-inspired vintage boutique called 4 Miles 2 Memphis in Iowa and later Chicago, per her website.

Additionally, Colby served as producer of 2016’s Tempest Storm, a documentary exploring the life of burlesque performer Tempest Storm.

What is Danielle Colby’s net worth?
Colby’s net worth is reportedly around $1.5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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How much does Danielle Colby make for an episode of American Pickers?
According to various online reports, Colby reportedly makes roughly $15,000 per episode of American Pickers.

Is Danielle Colby still on American Pickers?

Yes, as of December 2024, Colby is still on American Pickers.

Season 26 of the series premiered in October 2024, and Wolfe confirmed that Season 27 was a go in an Instagram post the following month.

“Enjoying some much needed down time before we start shooting a new season of @americanpickers,” he wrote in November 2024. “It was 2004 when I picked up a camera and started filming Frank [Fritz, who died in September 2024] and my Two Lane adventures. Now almost 500 episodes in. My heart is humbled and grateful that you all still tune in to see America and its great people thru our lens.”

He added, “Just like yours the family that we have created has been thru so much together. Beauty and some sadness around our table. But we remain focused on sharing History and how it connects us all.”

Does Danielle Colby really work at Antique Archaeology?
Yes, Colby does really work at Antique Archaeology. She oversees the stores in Iowa and Nashville, “scouting new exciting picks and, as always, keeping Mike and Frank in line!” per her bio on the History Channel’s website.

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What is Danielle Colby from American Pickers doing now?
Colby is still managing the Antique Archaeology stores, and up until December 2024, was performing in burlesque shows.

Is Danielle Colby a burlesque dancer?
Yes, Colby is a burlesque dancer and often posts about her performances and shows via her social media. Her stage name is Dannie Diesel, the “shimmying and shaking Queen of Rust.”

In addition to her passion of burlesque dancing, Colby is also an avid collector of costumes. According to her History Channel profile, Colby has “amassed an extensive vintage costume collection ranging from circus costumes to early 1800s burlesque costumes.”

In a December 2024 Instagram post, though, Colby revealed that she would be canceling all her burlesque performances “for the foreseeable future” due to an illness in the family.

“Had some very serious health issues happening within my family. I really don’t want to get too much in detail because it’s not my health I’m speaking of. I’m okay, I’m fine, but my family needs me right now,” she told fans in a video posted on Dec. 9, 2024. “For the foreseeable future, I will not be traveling for performances. I will only be traveling for American Pickers and outside of that, being here with my family.”

She added, “Maybe at some point, things will balance out, hopefully, and I’ll be able to get on the road again for burlesque, but until then, I’m gonna miss you guys.”