SOC 27-2032 · May 2025 · United States
Choreographers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$55,310 /year
The median wage for Choreographers across the United States is $55,310 per year, measured over 2,860 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $173,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Choreographers
Pay for this occupation varies by 414.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $173,100 and Utah pays $33,640.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $173,100 | 340 | |
| 2 | California | $75,000 | 410 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,810 | 40 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $69,140 | 80 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $66,910 | 120 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | $51,170 | 210 | |
| 7 | Nebraska | $49,490 | 60 | |
| 8 | Texas | $46,460 | 380 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $44,840 | — | |
| 10 | South Dakota | $40,320 | 250 |
States with the most Choreographers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 410 | $75,000 | |
| 2 | Texas | 380 | $46,460 | |
| 3 | New York | 340 | $173,100 | |
| 4 | South Dakota | 250 | $40,320 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | 210 | $51,170 | |
| 6 | Florida | 180 | $36,670 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 120 | $66,910 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 80 | $69,140 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | 60 | $49,490 | |
| 10 | Utah | 60 | $33,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $170,780 | 340 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $99,430 | 100 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $87,850 | 60 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $75,000 | 100 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $74,810 | 40 |
| 6 | Baltimore | $70,360 | 40 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $61,130 | 100 |
| 8 | San Diego | $49,560 | 50 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | $44,840 | — |
| 10 | Rapid City | $41,080 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.