Choreographers Salary in California

Choreographers in California earn the most in Los Angeles (average $102,750 a year) and the least in San Diego ($64,190), across the 4 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the choreographers average at $85,790 and the median at $75,000 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,100.

Choreographers average salary by city in California

Los Angeles$102,750
San Francisco$101,000
Sacramento$76,140
San Diego$64,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Los Angeles	$102,750	$75,000	$52,790	$75,651	114
San Francisco	$101,000	$99,430	$68,700	$74,583	116
Sacramento	$76,140	$87,850	$55,290	$59,376	107
San Diego	$64,190	$49,560	$42,990	$51,694	112

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Choreographers salary in other states

Choreographers salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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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