The average salary for a choreographer in California is around $75,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Choreographers earn an average yearly salary of $75,000.
Wages typically start from $42,990 and go up to $138,630.
6% above national average Updated in 2025
Choreographer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$66.65 per hour
$138,630 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$48.92 per hour
$101,740 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$36.06 per hour
$75,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level choreographer earnings begin at:
$24.53 per hour
$51,020 per year
10th percentile
Starting level choreographer earnings begin at:
$20.67 per hour
$42,990 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Choreographer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $75,000 |
| Minnesota | $74,810 |
| Washington | $71,260 |
| Maryland | $69,140 |
| Ohio | $66,910 |
| Tennessee | $66,070 |
| Massachusetts | $66,010 |
| Oklahoma | $63,770 |
| Wisconsin | $63,090 |
| Virginia | $60,120 |
| Vermont | $58,740 |
| Nevada | $55,820 |
| Connecticut | $55,224 |
| Georgia | $51,690 |
| Louisiana | $51,170 |
| Nebraska | $49,490 |
| New Jersey | $47,050 |
| Texas | $46,460 |
| District of Columbia | $46,130 |
| Iowa | $45,020 |
| Indiana | $44,840 |
| North Carolina | $43,900 |
| Kansas | $41,079 |
| South Dakota | $40,320 |
| Alabama | $38,990 |
| South Carolina | $38,580 |
| Oregon | $37,430 |
| Florida | $36,670 |
| Michigan | $35,900 |
| Illinois | $34,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,703 |
| Utah | $33,640 |
| Wyoming | $32,370 |
| New York | $173,100 |
How do choreographer salaries compare to similar careers?
Choreographers earn 16% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than talent directors but more than dancers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Talent director salary | $130K |
| Singer salary | $91K |
| Music artist salary | $91K |
| Conductor salary | $93K |
| Costume attendant salary | $72K |
| Choreographer salary | $75K |
| Performer salary | $39K |
| Dancer salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)