California Median
$75,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+36% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#2 of 14
410 employed here
How much does a Choreographer make in California?
Choreographers in California take home a median of $75,000 annually — roughly $36.06 an hour — which runs 36% above the national median of $55,310.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $42,990 while the top 10% make $138,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,020 and $101,740 a year.
Choreographer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,990 | $20.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,020 | $24.53 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $75,000 | $36.06 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $101,740 | $48.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $138,630 | $66.65 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 14 states and territories for Choreographer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Choreographer salary in other states
New York $173,100Minnesota $74,810Maryland $69,140Ohio $66,910Louisiana $51,170Nebraska $49,490Texas $46,460Indiana $44,840South Dakota $40,320Alabama $38,990Florida $36,670Illinois $34,560Utah $33,640
Working as a Choreographer in California
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 California pay ($75,000) 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 California?
The median Choreographer salary in California is $75,000 per year, or about $36.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,990 at the entry level to $138,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Choreographers about 36% more than the national median of $55,310. California ranks 2nd out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Choreographers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $75,000 a year. About 410 Choreographers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Choreographer salary report
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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.