Choreographers Salary
The median choreographers salary in the United States is $55,310 per year ($26.59/hour). Salaries range from $34,090 at the entry level to $138,630+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,860 choreographers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 6.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$55,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.59
per hour
Employment
2,860
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,090
25th percentile
$41,600
Median
$55,310
75th percentile
$75,710
90th percentile
$138,630
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+6.1%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ 5 years or more experience
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Choreographers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$173K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$173K
+213%
California
$75K
+36%
Minnesota
$75K
+35%
Maryland
$69K
+25%
Ohio
$67K
+21%
Louisiana
$51K
-7%
Nebraska
$49K
-11%
Texas
$46K
-16%
Indiana
$45K
-19%
South Dakota
$40K
-27%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $173,100 | +213.0% |
| California | $75,000 | +35.6% |
| Minnesota | $74,810 | +35.3% |
| Maryland | $69,140 | +25.0% |
| Ohio | $66,910 | +21.0% |
| Louisiana | $51,170 | -7.5% |
| Nebraska | $49,490 | -10.5% |
| Texas | $46,460 | -16.0% |
| Indiana | $44,840 | -18.9% |
| South Dakota | $40,320 | -27.1% |
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Choreographers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,780 | +208.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,430 | +79.8% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $87,850 | +58.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,000 | +35.6% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,810 | +35.3% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $70,360 | +27.2% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,130 | +10.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,560 | -10.4% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $44,840 | -18.9% |
| Rapid City, SD | $41,080 | -25.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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