Choreographer Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$69,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#4 of 14
80 employed here

How much does a Choreographer make in Maryland?

Choreographers in Maryland take home a median of $69,140 annually — roughly $33.24 an hour — which runs 25% above the national median of $55,310.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $59,320 while the top 10% make $75,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,390 and $70,360 a year.

Choreographer salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$59,320$28.52
25th percentile (early career)$68,390$32.88
50th percentile (median)$69,140$33.24
75th percentile (experienced)$70,360$33.83
90th percentile (top earners)$75,760$36.42

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 4th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($69,140) 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 Maryland?
The median Choreographer salary in Maryland is $69,140 per year, or about $33.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,320 at the entry level to $75,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Choreographers about 25% more than the national median of $55,310. Maryland ranks 4th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Choreographers?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $69,140 a year. About 80 Choreographers are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.