Choreographers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $56,930 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $45,810
90th percentile $93,630
Employed locally 70
National median $55,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,810
    25th
    $50,310
    50th (median)
    $56,930
    75th
    $75,880
    90th
    $93,630

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Choreographers salary vs area income 56% Median Choreographers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Choreographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $94,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $61,090

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Choreographers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Choreographers in San Diego, CA is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Choreographers salaries?

    The median Choreographers salary in San Diego, CA is 2.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Choreographers (10th percentile) earn around $45,810 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,310.