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Choreographers

Earnings

Choreographers had median annual wages of $52,000 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Like dancers’ incomes, choreographers’ earnings vary widely. The lowest paid 10 percent of choreographers made less than $30,040 per year, while at the other end of the pay scale, the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $91,140 annually. Fifty percent of choreographers earned between $37,440 and $77,330.

In May 2023, choreographers who worked at performing arts companies earned average salaries of $74,040, while those who were employed by elementary and secondary schools earned $50,490.

Many choreographers belong to unions, and those who are covered by union contracts may receive some benefits such as health insurance and paid sick leave. Those who are not members of unions must typically provide their own health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.

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