Choreographers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,910 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $55,460
90th percentile $126,900
Employed locally 190
National median $55,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,460
    25th
    $61,320
    50th (median)
    $64,910
    75th
    $99,840
    90th
    $126,900

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Choreographers salary vs area income 49% Median Choreographers salary is 51% 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
    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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,130

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Choreographers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Choreographers in San Francisco, CA is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Choreographers salaries?

    The median Choreographers salary in San Francisco, CA is 16.7% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Choreographers (10th percentile) earn around $55,460 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,320.