Choreographers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $61,090 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $47,970
90th percentile $107,050
Employed locally 240
National median $55,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,970
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $79,480
    90th
    $107,050

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Choreographers salary vs area income 65% Median Choreographers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Choreographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $94,090
    New York $94,090
    North Carolina $79,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,180

    Nearby metros — Choreographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Carolina $79,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,300
    California $61,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,130

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Choreographers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Choreographers in Los Angeles, CA is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.49 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Choreographers salaries?

    The median Choreographers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.9% above the national median of $55,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Choreographers in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Choreographers (10th percentile) earn around $47,970 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.