How much does a choreographer make in Philadelphia?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for choreographers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,720Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $91,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,720 | $20.54 | |
| 25th | $57,370 | $27.58 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $91,820 | $44.14 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for choreographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a choreographer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do choreographers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $61,130 against $55,310 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for choreographer pay?
7 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a choreographer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,820 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.