The average salary for a choreographer in the United States is $59,090, but the range typically falls between $37,440 and $77,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.41, with a range between $18 and $37.18.
There are approximately 4,190 people employed as a choreographer in the United States. With California, Texas, Louisiana employing the highest number of choreographers.The state with the best pay for a choreographer is New York, with an average annual salary of $105,790, while Nebraska has the lowest average annual salary of $33,160.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,040 | $14.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,440 | $18 |
| Median | $52,000 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,330 | $37.18 |
| 90th Percentile | $91,140 | $43.82 |
The salary of a choreographer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a choreographer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for choreographers are New York, North Carolina, California, Tennessee, Minnesota while the worst states are Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Louisiana, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $36,910 | $70,970 | $102,090 |
| Florida | $32,780 | $53,680 | $84,320 |
| Indiana | $28,710 | $54,390 | $84,200 |
| Iowa | $25,930 | $48,640 | $88,430 |
| Louisiana | $21,430 | $48,940 | $81,440 |
| Maine | $38,240 | $47,150 | $62,640 |
| Maryland | $54,090 | $57,670 | $62,690 |
| Michigan | $26,420 | $50,380 | $64,170 |
| Minnesota | $40,360 | $58,100 | $68,820 |
| Nebraska | $22,950 | $33,160 | $47,520 |
| New York | $48,900 | $105,790 | $192,470 |
| North Carolina | $31,740 | $68,120 | $113,190 |
| Ohio | $30,790 | $37,680 | $40,640 |
| South Carolina | $39,260 | $53,910 | $84,090 |
| South Dakota | $26,660 | $38,430 | $52,560 |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | $60,710 | $94,210 |
| Texas | $21,940 | $43,760 | $62,310 |
| Utah | $27,780 | $50,540 | $77,500 |
| Virginia | $28,970 | $57,480 | $89,020 |
Even between cities, the salary of a choreographer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for choreographers is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $105,590.The city with the lowest average salary for choreographers is Sioux Falls, SD with an average salary of $36,550.
Areas with highest average salaries for choreographers
Areas with lowest average salaries for choreographers
The number of choreographers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of choreographers has increased by 610. On average, the number of choreographers has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of choreographers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of choreographers has increased by $7,090. On average, the salary of choreographers has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
Choreographers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for choreographers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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