SOC 27-2032 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Choreographers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$55,310
- 10th percentile
- $34,090
- 25th percentile
- $41,600
- Median
- $55,310
- 75th percentile
- $75,710
- 90th percentile
- $138,630
- Mean
- $73,100
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,860.
That median is 8.5% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 340 | $53,150 | $170,780 | $333,210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 100 | $62,860 | $99,430 | $139,360 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $51,020 | $87,850 | $87,850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $38,210 | $75,000 | $140,380 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $41,600 | $74,810 | $87,360 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $68,390 | $70,360 | $70,360 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $42,720 | $61,130 | $91,820 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $42,990 | $49,560 | $114,390 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | Not available | $44,840 | $44,840 | $82,280 |
| Rapid City, SD | 40 | $29,050 | $41,080 | $63,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 90 | $24,100 | $36,220 | $65,380 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 340 | $53,150 | $170,780 | $333,210 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $38,210 | $75,000 | $140,380 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $42,720 | $61,130 | $91,820 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 100 | $62,860 | $99,430 | $139,360 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 90 | $24,100 | $36,220 | $65,380 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $51,020 | $87,850 | $87,850 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $42,990 | $49,560 | $114,390 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $68,390 | $70,360 | $70,360 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $41,600 | $74,810 | $87,360 |
| Rapid City, SD | 40 | $29,050 | $41,080 | $63,480 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 340 | $48,470 | $173,100 | $333,210 |
| California | 410 | $42,990 | $75,000 | $138,630 |
| Minnesota | 40 | $41,600 | $74,810 | $87,360 |
| Maryland | 80 | $59,320 | $69,140 | $75,760 |
| Ohio | 120 | $41,230 | $66,910 | $81,780 |
| Louisiana | 210 | $43,940 | $51,170 | $61,730 |
| Nebraska | 60 | $48,450 | $49,490 | $73,740 |
| Texas | 380 | $32,810 | $46,460 | $62,130 |
| Indiana | Not available | $41,740 | $44,840 | $82,280 |
| South Dakota | 250 | $27,300 | $40,320 | $64,430 |
| Alabama | 30 | $35,550 | $38,990 | $49,080 |
| Florida | 180 | $31,310 | $36,670 | $64,550 |
| Illinois | 30 | $31,200 | $34,560 | $35,890 |
| Utah | 60 | $28,140 | $33,640 | $69,330 |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Choreographers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Choreographers is $55,310. Employment is 2,860.
How does Choreographers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Choreographers is 8.5% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Choreographers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $170,780.