Top 11 cities for choreographers by average salary
| New York, NY | $160,640 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $69,140 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,110 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,190 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,820 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $44,850 |
| Rapid City, SD | $43,990 |
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Choreographers salary by state
New York pays choreographers the most statewide, $168,960 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $168,960 | $173,100 | 340 | 1 | $160,640 | $160,640 |
| California | $85,790 | $75,000 | 410 | 4 | $102,750 | $64,190 |
| Pennsylvania | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $69,140 | $69,140 |
| Maryland | $68,860 | $69,140 | 80 | 1 | $69,110 | $69,110 |
| Minnesota | $68,330 | $74,810 | 40 | 1 | $68,090 | $68,090 |
| Ohio | $63,460 | $66,910 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $57,440 | $49,490 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $53,140 | $51,170 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $50,860 | $44,840 | n/a | 1 | $50,820 | $50,820 |
| Florida | $47,070 | $36,670 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $47,050 | $46,460 | 380 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $44,730 | $33,640 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $43,120 | $40,320 | 250 | 2 | $44,850 | $43,990 |
| Alabama | $42,510 | $38,990 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $36,440 | $34,560 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Choreographers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $160,640 | $170,780 | $77.23 | 340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,750 | $75,000 | $49.40 | 100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,000 | $99,430 | $48.56 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,140 | $87,850 | $36.61 | 60 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $69,140 | $61,130 | $33.24 | 100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,110 | $70,360 | $33.23 | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,090 | $74,810 | $32.74 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,190 | $49,560 | $30.86 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,820 | $44,840 | $24.44 | n/a |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $44,850 | $36,220 | $21.56 | 90 |
| Rapid City, SD | $43,990 | $41,080 | $21.15 | 40 |
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Choreographers salary: questions
Where do choreographers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $160,640 a year, among the 11 metro areas we cover.
What is the average choreographers salary in the U.S.?
$73,100 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $55,310, so half of choreographers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should choreographers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of choreographers nationwide earn between $41,600 (25th percentile) and $75,710 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays choreographers the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $168,960 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is choreographers pay the lowest?
Rapid City, SD, at $43,990 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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