Choreographers Salary by State
The national median pay for choreographers is $55,310 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,640 in Utah to $173,100 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,090
- 25th percentile
- $41,600
- Median
- $55,310
- 75th percentile
- $75,710
- Top 10%
- $138,630
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,860 jobs.
Median pay in 14 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $173,100 | +213% | $48,470 | $333,210 | 340 |
| 2 | California | $75,000 | +36% | $42,990 | $138,630 | 410 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,810 | +35% | $41,600 | $87,360 | 40 |
| 4 | Maryland | $69,140 | +25% | $59,320 | $75,760 | 80 |
| 5 | Ohio | $66,910 | +21% | $41,230 | $81,780 | 120 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $51,170 | −7% | $43,940 | $61,730 | 210 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $49,490 | −11% | $48,450 | $73,740 | 60 |
| 8 | Texas | $46,460 | −16% | $32,810 | $62,130 | 380 |
| 9 | Indiana | $44,840 | −19% | $41,740 | $82,280 | Not published |
| 10 | South Dakota | $40,320 | −27% | $27,300 | $64,430 | 250 |
| 11 | Alabama | $38,990 | −30% | $35,550 | $49,080 | 30 |
| 12 | Florida | $36,670 | −34% | $31,310 | $64,550 | 180 |
| 13 | Illinois | $34,560 | −38% | $31,200 | $35,890 | 30 |
| 14 | Utah | $33,640 | −39% | $28,140 | $69,330 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Choreographers salary questions
Which state pays choreographers the most?
New York, with a median of $173,100 a year (+213% vs. the national median of $55,310). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays choreographers the least?
Utah, with a median of $33,640 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most choreographers work?
California has the most jobs, about 410, with a median of $75,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.