How much does a choreographer make in Sacramento?
$87,850a year
Median yearly pay for choreographers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $42.24 an hour or $7,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.24
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,020Median: $87,850Highest 10%: $87,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| Median | $87,850 | $42.24 | |
| 75th | $87,850 | $42.24 | |
| 90th | $87,850 | $42.24 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for choreographers.
| San Francisco, CA | $99,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,560 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
| Designer | $84,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a choreographer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $42.24 ($87,850 a year).
Do choreographers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $87,850 against $55,310 nationally, 59% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $75,000, so Sacramento pays 17% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for choreographer pay?
3 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a choreographer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,850 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.