Choreographers Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts Companies

The salary statistics and trend of choreographers in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare choreographers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,220
25th Percentile Wage
$31,250
50th Percentile Wage
$40,320
75th Percentile Wage
$57,440
90th Percentile Wage
$84,210

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for choreographers in the industry of performing arts companies. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) choreographers is $84,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent choreographers is $21,220.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of choreographers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$40,320
-6.80% -13.34%
2016
$43,060
-11.33% -
2015
$47,940
-13.06% -
2014
$54,200
11.03% -
2013
$48,220
5.23% -
2012
$45,700
- -

Table 3. Compare Choreographers Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of choreographers in ten industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of choreographers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$59,610
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$51,920
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$43,900
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$43,820
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$40,870
Performing Arts Companies
$40,320
Spectator Sports
$37,700
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$35,480
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$34,400
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$32,580

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