The average wage for a choreographer in the United States is around $20.53 per hour.
Avg Wage
Choreographers earn an average hourly wage of $20.53.
Salaries typically start from $10.65 per hour and go up to $37.52 per hour.
27% below national average Updated in 2021
Choreographer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$37.52 per hour
$78,030 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$29.69 per hour
$61,750 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$20.53 per hour
$42,700 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$14.33 per hour
$29,800 per year
10th percentile
Starting level choreographer earnings begin at:
$10.65 per hour
$22,150 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Choreographer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $84,800 |
| California | $76,660 |
| Georgia | $70,590 |
| Tennessee | $66,070 |
| Massachusetts | $66,010 |
| Illinois | $64,720 |
| Wisconsin | $63,090 |
| Washington | $62,530 |
| Connecticut | $62,310 |
| New Jersey | $61,930 |
| Vermont | $58,740 |
| Maryland | $56,990 |
| Nevada | $55,820 |
| Utah | $53,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,220 |
| Virginia | $50,670 |
| Arizona | $48,590 |
| Texas | $48,320 |
| Maine | $48,200 |
| Florida | $47,910 |
| South Carolina | $47,890 |
| New Mexico | $47,040 |
| Kansas | $41,079 |
| Oregon | $40,500 |
| North Carolina | $39,940 |
| Iowa | $38,970 |
| Minnesota | $38,660 |
| South Dakota | $37,870 |
| Michigan | $35,900 |
| Alabama | $34,670 |
| Oklahoma | $34,540 |
| Puerto Rico | $32,510 |
| Wyoming | $32,370 |
| Ohio | $31,860 |
| Louisiana | $31,070 |
| Mississippi | $23,460 |
| Nebraska | $23,310 |
| District of Columbia | $113,670 |
How do choreographer salaries compare to similar careers?
Choreographers earn 12% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than actors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Actor salary | $49K |
| Conductor salary | $49K |
| Announcer salary | $38K |
| Performer salary | $37K |
| Dancer salary | $39K |
| Choreographer salary | $43K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)