How much does a choreographer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.59 an hour or $4,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.59
- Average (mean)
- $73,100
- Jobs
- 2,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| 75th | $75,710 | $36.40 | |
| 90th | $138,600 | $66.65 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $173,100 |
| California | $75,000 |
| Minnesota | $74,810 |
| Maryland | $69,140 |
| Ohio | $66,910 |
| Louisiana | $51,170 |
| Nebraska | $49,490 |
| Texas | $46,460 |
| Indiana | $44,840 |
| South Dakota | $40,320 |
| Alabama | $38,990 |
| Florida | $36,670 |
| Illinois | $34,560 |
| Utah | $33,640 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $170,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,430 |
| Sacramento, CA | $87,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,810 |
| Baltimore, MD | $70,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,560 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $44,840 |
| Rapid City, SD | $41,080 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $36,220 |
In other countries
Choreographer belongs to the international group "Dancers and choreographers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Actor$60,420
- Producer and Director$90,360
- Athlete and Sports Competitor$66,710
- Coach and Scout$47,320
- Umpire$40,710
- Dancer$51,580
- Music Director and Composer$73,710
- Musician and Singer$99,420
- Disc Jockey$44,950
- Entertainer and Performer$39,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a choreographer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.59 ($55,310 a year).
How much does a choreographer make a month?
About $4,609 a month before tax, based on a median of $55,310 a year.
How much does a choreographer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,090 or less a year ($16.39 an hour); the top 10% make $138,600 or more.
Which state pays choreographers the most?
New York, with a median of $173,100 a year, followed by California ($75,000) and Minnesota ($74,810).
Which city pays choreographers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $170,800 a year.
How many choreographers are there in the United States?
About 2,860 people work as choreographers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.