SOC 272032

Choreographers

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

National Median

$55,600

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$55,600

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,080

Experienced (90th pct)

$94,090

Total Employed

3,430

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,080 - $39,600
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,600 - $71,190
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$71,190 - $94,090

Highest Paying Locations for Choreographers

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$94,090

+69.2% vs national

New York

$94,090

+69.2% vs national

North Carolina

$79,630

+43.2% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$72,160

+29.8% vs national

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

$65,180

+17.2% vs national

Choreographers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 35 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$94,090	270
New York	$94,090	270
North Carolina	$79,630	50
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$72,160	60
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$65,180	90
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$64,910	190
Maryland	$64,770	160
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$63,640	30
Ohio	$62,970	140
Tennessee	$62,500	N/A
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$62,300	70
California	$61,320	800
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$61,090	240
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$60,870	60
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$58,130	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$57,320	60
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$56,930	70
Baton Rouge, LA	$55,810	40
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$53,010	90
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$52,450	40
Cleveland, OH	$46,220	N/A
Louisiana	$44,880	220
Virginia	$44,740	N/A
Texas	$44,660	490
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$44,660	160
South Carolina	$42,580	N/A
South Dakota	$38,230	210
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$38,100	80
Utah	$37,710	160
Alabama	$37,580	40
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$35,980	40
Florida	$35,270	170
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$34,120	N/A
Kansas	$33,790	30
Illinois	$31,570	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Choreographers?

The national median annual salary for Choreographers is $55,600, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Choreographerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Choreographerss is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median salary of $94,090.

How much can an experienced Choreographers make?

Top-earning Choreographerss (90th percentile) make $94,090 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.