How to become choreographerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$55,310
25th–75th pct. $41,600–$75,710
Top pay (est.)
$180,200
Top 10% $138,630
Pay in 5 years
$64,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$76,100est.
$65,400–$88,300
Outlook score
71/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
12%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.1%
600 openings / yr
How to become choreographers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Choreographers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Thinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCoaching and Developing OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming for or Working Directly with the Public
Important abilities
Gross Body CoordinationGross Body EquilibriumOriginalityOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOral Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as choreographers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.