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Choreographers vs. Coaches and Scouts: Who Earns More?

Choreographerss out-earn Coaches and Scoutss by $8K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Choreographerss land at $55,310 and Coaches and Scoutss at $47,320. The education gap is real: choreographer programs typically require bachelor's degree, while coaches and scout programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Choreographerss is New York ($173,100); for Coaches and Scoutss it's New Jersey ($76,700).

Choreographers
Coaches and Scouts
Median salary
$55,310
$47,320
Hourly rate
$26.59/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,090
$28,790
Senior level (90th %)
$138,630
$98,860
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
2,860
248,950
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Arts & Media
Arts & Media
Top-paying state
New York
New Jersey

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Choreographers median pay.

State
Choreographers
Coaches and Scouts
New York
$173,100
$59,920
California
$75,000
$47,660
Minnesota
$74,810
$48,050
Maryland
$69,140
$50,590
Ohio
$66,910
$46,530
Louisiana
$51,170
$60,960
Nebraska
$49,490
$47,810
Texas
$46,460
$36,510
Indiana
$44,840
$44,480
South Dakota
$40,320
$36,360
Florida
$36,670
$39,370
Illinois
$34,560
$49,120
Utah
$33,640
$45,680

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Choreographerss or Coaches and Scoutss?

Choreographerss earn more nationally. The median is $55,310 for Choreographerss versus $47,320 for Coaches and Scoutss, a difference of $8K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Choreographers or Coaches and Scouts?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Choreographers or Coaches and Scouts?

Choreographers typically requires bachelor's degree. Coaches and Scouts requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Choreographerss get paid the most?

New York is the top-paying state for Choreographerss at $173,100/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Choreographers vs. Coaches and Scouts pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Choreographerss earn $173,100 vs. $59,920 for Coaches and Scoutss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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