Choreographers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Median pay: $55,310/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +6.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
• Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
• Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
• Record dance movements and their technical aspects, using a technical understanding of the patterns and formations of choreography.
• Direct and stage dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.
• Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.
• Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.
• Seek influences from other art forms, such as theatre, the visual arts, and architecture.
What's the median pay for Choreographers?
The median pay for Choreographers is $55,310 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Choreographers?
Employment for Choreographers is projected to change +6.1% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Choreographers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Choreographers?
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.