What are the main factors that influence a Choreographer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Choreographer's salary?

A Choreographer's salary grows with experience: an Extra/Stand-in (0-0 years)earns $40,094, an Activity Specialist (0-0 years)earns $37,145, a Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television (0-0 years)earns $40,094,

What are the highest paying states for a Choreographer?

Choreographer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Choreographer roles are District of Columbia $48,837, California $48,651, Massachusetts $48,003. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Choreographer roles make?

Salaries for Choreographer level roles vary by specialization: Dance Choreographer: $58,122; Dance Director Choreographer Summer Camp: $50,521.

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Choreographer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Choreographer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Choreographer in Delaware is $44,668 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Choreographer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,670
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,175 to $55,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,354

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Choreographer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,661	$4,638	$1,070	$27
Average	$44,668	$3,722	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$37,175	$3,098	$715	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Choreographer Salaries

A Choreographer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Choreographer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Choreographer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Extra/Stand-in (0-0 years): $40,094
Activity Specialist (0-0 years): $37,145
Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television (0-0 years): $40,094

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Extra/Stand-in	0-0 years	$40,094
Activity Specialist	0-0 years	$37,145
Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television	0-0 years	$40,094

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How Do Choreographer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Choreographers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,837.
California: $48,651.
Massachusetts: $48,003.

District of Columbia $48,837 California $48,651 Massachusetts $48,003 Washington $47,826 New Jersey $47,809 Alaska $47,747 Connecticut $47,138 New York $46,891

Hawaii $46,102 Rhode Island $45,731 Maryland $45,480 Minnesota $45,136 Colorado $45,004 Illinois $44,959 Oregon $44,792 Delaware $44,668

New Hampshire $44,591 Virginia $44,417 Pennsylvania $43,910 Nevada $43,654 North Dakota $43,570 Michigan $43,438 Wisconsin $43,389 Vermont $43,292

Texas $43,023 Maine $43,005 Arizona $42,979 Ohio $42,948 Georgia $42,542 Indiana $42,339 Wyoming $42,300 Utah $42,238

Iowa $42,211 Kansas $42,000 Louisiana $41,938 North Carolina $41,916 Missouri $41,907 Florida $41,735 Montana $41,642 Nebraska $41,554

Kentucky $41,506 South Carolina $41,329 Tennessee $41,219 Idaho $41,175 New Mexico $40,853 Oklahoma $40,782 Alabama $40,522 South Dakota $40,085

Arkansas $39,847 West Virginia $39,719 Mississippi $39,336

Top Paying Cities for Choreographers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $44,467
Little Creek: $44,793
Magnolia: $44,728

Lincoln, DE $44,467 Little Creek, DE $44,793 Magnolia, DE $44,728 Milford, DE $44,580 Marydel, DE $44,653 Millsboro, DE $44,281 Millville, DE $44,349 Milton, DE $44,426

Nassau, DE $44,458 Ocean View, DE $44,341 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,427 Seaford, DE $44,452 Selbyville, DE $44,268 Smyrna, DE $44,824 Viola, DE $44,617 Woodside, DE $44,737

Bear, DE $44,634 Newark, DE $44,617 Claymont, DE $44,708 Delaware City, DE $44,662 Hockessin, DE $44,613 Kirkwood, DE $44,653 Middletown, DE $44,671 Montchanin, DE $44,623

New Castle, DE $44,630 Odessa, DE $44,693 Port Penn, DE $44,723 Rockland, DE $44,628 Saint Georges, DE $44,656 Townsend, DE $44,725 Winterthur, DE $44,633 Lewes, DE $44,443

Wilmington, DE $44,615 Dover, DE $44,793 Dover Afb, DE $44,557 Bethany Beach, DE $44,295 Bethel, DE $44,341 Bridgeville, DE $44,445 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,667 Cheswold, DE $44,778

Clayton, DE $44,779 Dagsboro, DE $44,264 Delmar, DE $44,193 Ellendale, DE $44,327 Felton, DE $44,577 Fenwick Island, DE $44,274 Frankford, DE $44,196 Frederica, DE $44,621

Georgetown, DE $44,247 Greenwood, DE $44,452 Harbeson, DE $44,294 Harrington, DE $44,520 Hartly, DE $44,659 Houston, DE $44,457 Kenton, DE $44,782 Laurel, DE $44,221

Yorklyn, DE $44,626

Choreographer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Choreographer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $44,668. While startup companies pay approximate $44,668.

Choreographer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$44,668
Growth Stage	51~500	$44,668
Established	501~5000	$44,668
Enterprise	5000+	$44,668

Choreographer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Choreographer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$37,175

Average $44,668/year

$55,661

$3,098

Average $3,722/month

$4,638

$715

Average $859/week

$1,070

$18

Average $21/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,661	$4,638	$1,070	$27
Average	$44,668	$3,722	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$37,175	$3,098	$715	$18

Choreographer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Choreographer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $40,094 - a projected growth of -10% over your current level.

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