Choreographer Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$44,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.56
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#9 of 14
state estimate

How much does a Choreographer make in Indiana?

Choreographers in Indiana take home a median of $44,840 annually — roughly $21.56 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $55,310.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $41,740 while the top 10% make $82,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,840 and $47,440 a year.

Choreographer salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,740$20.07
25th percentile (early career)$44,840$21.56
50th percentile (median)$44,840$21.56
75th percentile (experienced)$47,440$22.81
90th percentile (top earners)$82,280$39.56

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 9th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($44,840) 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 Indiana?
The median Choreographer salary in Indiana is $44,840 per year, or about $21.56 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,740 at the entry level to $82,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Choreographers about 19% less than the national median of $55,310. Indiana ranks 9th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Choreographers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,840 a year. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.