Choreographer Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$33,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-39% vs US median
US median $55,310
State Rank
#14 of 14
60 employed here

How much does a Choreographer make in Utah?

Choreographers in Utah take home a median of $33,640 annually — roughly $16.17 an hour — which runs 39% below the national median of $55,310.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $28,140 while the top 10% make $69,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,200 and $66,340 a year.

Choreographer salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,140$13.53
25th percentile (early career)$28,200$13.56
50th percentile (median)$33,640$16.17
75th percentile (experienced)$66,340$31.89
90th percentile (top earners)$69,330$33.33

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 14th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($33,640) 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 Utah?
The median Choreographer salary in Utah is $33,640 per year, or about $16.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,140 at the entry level to $69,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Choreographers about 39% less than the national median of $55,310. Utah ranks 14th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Choreographers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $33,640 a year. About 60 Choreographers are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.