The average wage for a choreographer in the United States is around $2.45 per hour.
Avg Wage
Choreographers earn an average hourly wage of $2.45.
Salaries typically start from $1.42 per hour and go up to $4.24 per hour.
92% below national average Updated in 2023
Choreographer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$4.24 per hour
$8,828 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$3.27 per hour
$6,807 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$2.45 per hour
$5,100 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$1.84 per hour
$3,820 per year
10th percentile
Starting level choreographer earnings begin at:
$1.42 per hour
$2,946 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 72% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than conductors but more than dancers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Conductor salary | $63K |
| Announcer salary | $27K |
| Music artist salary | $20K |
| Performer salary | $13K |
| Singer salary | $7K |
| Choreographer salary | $5K |
| Actor salary | $2K |
| Dancer salary | $1K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)