Choreographer Salary in Alabama (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Choreographers in Alabama, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alabama Median
$38,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#11 of 14
30 employed here

How much does a Choreographer make in Alabama?

Choreographers in Alabama take home a median of $38,990 annually — roughly $18.75 an hour — which runs 30% below the national median of $55,310.

Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $35,550 while the top 10% make $49,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,190 and $44,300 a year.

Choreographer salary range in Alabama

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,550$17.09
25th percentile (early career)$37,190$17.88
50th percentile (median)$38,990$18.75
75th percentile (experienced)$44,300$21.30
90th percentile (top earners)$49,080$23.60

How Alabama compares

Alabama ranks 11th out of 14 states and territories for Choreographer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$173,100
2California$75,000
3Minnesota$74,810
4Maryland$69,140
5Ohio$66,910

Working as a Choreographer in Alabama

Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Choreographers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($38,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Choreographer make in Alabama?
The median Choreographer salary in Alabama is $38,990 per year, or about $18.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,550 at the entry level to $49,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Choreographers about 30% less than the national median of $55,310. Alabama ranks 11th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Choreographers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,990 a year. About 30 Choreographers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.