How much does a choreographer make in New York?
$170,800a year
Median yearly pay for choreographers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $82.11 an hour or $14,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.11
- Vs. national median
- +209%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,150Median: $170,800Highest 10%: $333,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| Median | $170,800 | $82.11 | |
| 75th | $216,800 | $104.21 | |
| 90th | $333,200 | $160.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for choreographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a choreographer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $82.11 ($170,800 a year).
Do choreographers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $170,800 against $55,310 nationally, 209% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $173,100, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for choreographer pay?
1 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a choreographer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $333,200 or more.
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.