Choreographers
Occupation
$55,600
National Median Salary
$26.73
Median Hourly Wage
3,430
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+25.6%
10 Year Change
$44,250
2014 Median
$55,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Choreographers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $71,430 | — |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $67,450 | — |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $61,410 | 1,260 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $61,090 | 1,200 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $56,000 | — |
Top Paying States for Choreographers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $94,090 | 270 |
| North Carolina | $79,630 | 50 |
| Maryland | $64,770 | 160 |
| Ohio | $62,970 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $62,500 | — |
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Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Performing Arts Companies
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Other Schools and Instruction
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
