Choreographers


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Choreographers

Choreographers - Wages & Trends

Wages for choreographers vary widely. A Broadway production generally pays more than a production for a small theater. Larger productions also take longer to rehearse, which increases wages. Choreographers can earn about $3,000 a week for a motion picture job. They can earn $10,000 for two weeks of work for a television program. However, the number of large productions is limited. Thus, most choreographers work for small dance companies and earn lower wages.

Benefits vary by employer. Choreographers who work full time for large dance companies may receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. 

Choreographers (SOC 27-2032)
Location
Pay Period
25%
Median
75%
Illinois Wage data for this occupation are not available.
United States Hourly $18.00 $25.00 $37.18
Yearly $37,440 $52,000 $77,330

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.