Choreographers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $94,090 +69.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $182,020
Employed locally 270
National median $55,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $55,800
    50th (median)
    $94,090
    75th
    $167,850
    90th
    $182,020

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Choreographers salary vs area income 97% Median Choreographers salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Choreographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,910

    Nearby metros — Choreographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,300

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Choreographers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Choreographers in New York, NY-NJ is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $160.20 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Choreographers salaries?

    The median Choreographers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 69.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Choreographers (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,800.