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Choreographers Salary
Choreographers earn a median $55,310 a year in the U.S., with 2,860 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $55,310 a year
- Employment
- 2,860
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +3.1%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 600
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $55,310 · $26.59 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $73,100 · $35.14 an hour (estimate error ±4.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $34,090 · $16.39 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $41,600 · $20.00 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $75,710 · $36.40 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $138,630 · $66.65 an hour
- Employment
- 2,860 (estimate error ±8.9%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 4,700
- Projected for 2035
- 4,900
- Change
- +100 (+3.1%)
- Openings each year
- 600
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- 39.6%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $173,100 | 340 |
| 2 | California | $75,000 | 410 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,810 | 40 |
| 4 | Maryland | $69,140 | 80 |
| 5 | Ohio | $66,910 | 120 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $51,170 | 210 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $49,490 | 60 |
| 8 | Texas | $46,460 | 380 |
| 9 | Indiana | $44,840 | Not reported |
| 10 | South Dakota | $40,320 | 250 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 410 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 380 | $46,460 |
| New York | 340 | $173,100 |
| South Dakota | 250 | $40,320 |
| Louisiana | 210 | $51,170 |
| Florida | 180 | $36,670 |
| Ohio | 120 | $66,910 |
| Maryland | 80 | $69,140 |
| Nebraska | 60 | $49,490 |
| Utah | 60 | $33,640 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,780 | 340 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,430 | 100 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,000 | 100 |
| 4 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,130 | 100 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 340 | $170,780 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $61,130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 100 | $99,430 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 90 | $36,220 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $87,850 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $49,560 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $70,360 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $74,810 |
| Rapid City, SD | 40 | $41,080 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | Not reported | $44,840 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)19 certified filingsMedian offered wage $45,843
Choreographers pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do choreographers make?
- The median wage for choreographers in the U.S. is $55,310 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $41,600 and $75,710.
- Which state pays choreographers the most?
- New York has the highest median wage for this occupation at $173,100 a year.
- What is the job outlook for choreographers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 600 openings each year on average.
- What education do choreographers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.