Dance Choreographer Salary in the United States

How much does a Dance Choreographer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dance Choreographer in the United States is $58,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,694
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,035 to $63,663
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,479
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Dance Choreographer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,663 $5,305 $1,224 $31
Average $58,137 $4,845 $1,118 $28
25th Percentile $52,035 $4,336 $1,001 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Dance Choreographer Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Dance Choreographer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dance 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,544
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,561
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,884
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,274
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,447
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dance Choreographer$57,544
Intermediate Level Dance Choreographer$58,561
Senior Level Dance Choreographer$60,884
Specialist Level Dance Choreographer$62,274
Expert Level Dance Choreographer$62,447
$57,544 0 yr
$58,561 < 2 yrs
$60,884 2-4 yrs
$62,274 5-8 yrs
$62,447 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dance 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:

  • San Jose: $73,328
  • San Francisco: $72,525
  • Oakland: $70,997

What Skills Can Increase a Dance Choreographer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14%
Billing 2.19%
Packaging 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dance Choreographer's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Prior Authorization: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$79,066
36%
Flexibility
$76,159
31%
Prior Authorization
$70,927
22%
Leadership
$70,346
21%
Communication Skills
$70,346
21%
Commitment
$58,718
1%
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Dance Choreographer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dance Choreographer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 130% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Dance Choreographer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Dance Choreographer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Dance Choreographer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$93,019$45.060%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$66,858$32.015%
Healthcare$61,044$29.05%

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

Understanding how a Dance 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dance Choreographer

Salaries for a Dance Choreographer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,156 in 2023 to around $54,868 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dance Choreographer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Dance Choreographer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Dance Choreographer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Dance Choreographer roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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