How Much Does a Choreographer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$55,310
Choreographers in the U.S. earn a median of $55,310 a year, or $26.59 an hour. Half of choreographers earn more than $55,310 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $138,630.
Pay percentiles for choreographers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.39 | $34,090 |
| 25th | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 50th (median) | $26.59 | $55,310 |
| 75th | $36.40 | $75,710 |
| 90th | $66.65 | $138,630 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Choreographers (SOC 27-2032). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for choreographers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $173,100 | $83.22 | +213% |
| California | $75,000 | $36.06 | +36% |
| Minnesota | $74,810 | $35.97 | +35% |
| Maryland | $69,140 | $33.24 | +25% |
| Ohio | $66,910 | $32.17 | +21% |
| Louisiana | $51,170 | $24.60 | −7% |
| Nebraska | $49,490 | $23.79 | −11% |
| Texas | $46,460 | $22.34 | −16% |
| Indiana | $44,840 | $21.56 | −19% |
| South Dakota | $40,320 | $19.39 | −27% |
| United States | $55,310 | $26.59 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many choreographers are there?
BLS counts about 2,860 choreographers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (410), Texas (380) and New York (340).
The mean (average) annual wage is $73,100, higher than the median of $55,310.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,609
- Biweekly
- $2,127
- Weekly
- $1,064
- Daily (8 hours)
- $213
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do choreographers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for choreographers is $26.59. The middle 50% earn between $20.00 and $36.40 an hour.
Which state pays choreographers the most?
New York has the highest median wage for choreographers at $173,100, +213% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for choreographers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of choreographers earn less than $34,090 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.