Choreographers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $62,300 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $100,560
Employed locally 70
National median $55,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $42,520
    50th (median)
    $62,300
    75th
    $95,950
    90th
    $100,560

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Choreographers salary vs area income 40% Median Choreographers salary is 60% 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
    California $61,320
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $61,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,130

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$54,520
    Public Relations Specialists$101,200
    Graphic Designers$98,530
    Technical Writers$135,880
    Art Directors$170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Choreographers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Choreographers in San Jose, CA is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Choreographers salaries?

    The median Choreographers salary in San Jose, CA is 12.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Choreographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,520.