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Choreographers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Choreographers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+22.3% vs 2024
$85,790
Mean Salary
$75,000
Median Salary
$36.06
Hourly Rate
410 people work as Choreographers in California
Choreographers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Choreographers in California earn a median salary of $75,000 per year ($6,250/month).
This is 25.7% above the national average of $59,650.
California ranks #2 out of 14 states for Choreographers pay.
Approximately 410 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 22.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Choreographers
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
4.67
Administration and Management
3.43
Education and Training
3.3
Communications and Media
3.1
English Language
3.0
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(30.0% of workers)
Salaries for Choreographers in California range from $42,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $138,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,020 and $101,740.
The median annual salary for Choreographers in California is $75,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $85,790.
What is the salary range for a Choreographers in California?
Salaries for Choreographers in California range from $42,990 at the 10th percentile to $138,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,020 and $101,740.
What is the starting salary for a Choreographers in California?
Entry-level Choreographers positions in California typically start around $42,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Choreographers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 410 people are employed as Choreographers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Choreographers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Choreographers in California is approximately $36.06 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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