Choreographer Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$66,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#5 of 14
120 employed here

How much does a Choreographer make in Ohio?

A Choreographer working in Ohio earns a median salary of $66,910 per year, or about $32.17 per hour. That is 21% above the national median of $55,310 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $41,230 while the top 10% make $81,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,080 and $67,320 a year.

Choreographer salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,230$19.82
25th percentile (early career)$58,080$27.92
50th percentile (median)$66,910$32.17
75th percentile (experienced)$67,320$32.37
90th percentile (top earners)$81,780$39.32

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 5th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($66,910) 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 Ohio?
The median Choreographer salary in Ohio is $66,910 per year, or about $32.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,230 at the entry level to $81,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Choreographers about 21% more than the national median of $55,310. Ohio ranks 5th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Choreographers?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $66,910 a year. About 120 Choreographers are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.