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Choreographers Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

Choreographers in Baton Rouge, LA make a median of $55,810 a year, or about $26.83 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.78), which stretches that salary to about $61,478 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,204/month — about 32.8% of take-home, which is tight.

$56K
Median annual
$26.83/hr
Hourly rate
$22K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $56K get you in Baton Rouge?

Estimated take-home pay$3,758/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,204/mo
Rent as % of take-home32% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$356/mo
Utilities-$178/mo
Transportation-$312/mo
Healthcare *-$207/mo
Left over$1,501/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baton Rouge’s Regional Price Parity (90.78). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About choreographers

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 3,430
Baton Rouge, LA employed: 40
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Baton Rouge, LA

Bar chart showing Choreographers salary percentiles in Baton Rouge, LA: 10th percentile $22,320, 25th percentile $35,220, median $55,810, 75th percentile $84,820, 90th percentile $93,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$22K25th$35KMedian$56K75th$85K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Choreographers salary percentiles in Baton Rouge, LA: 10th percentile $22,320, 25th percentile $35,220, median $55,810, 75th percentile $84,820, 90th percentile $93,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level choreographers (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.

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Choreographers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$94K+69%270
North Carolina$80K+43%50
Maryland$65K+16%160
Ohio$63K+13%140
Tennessee$63K+12%N/A
California$61K+10%800
Louisiana$45K-19%220
Virginia$45K-20%N/A
Texas$45K-20%490
South Carolina$43K-23%N/A
South Dakota$38K-31%210
Utah$38K-32%160
Alabama$38K-32%40
Florida$35K-37%170
Kansas$34K-39%30
Illinois$32K-43%N/A
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small

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Frequently asked questions

How much do choreographers make in Baton Rouge, LA?

The median is $55,810 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,320, and experienced choreographers can clear $93,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $56K enough to live in Baton Rouge?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,758/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,204/month, which eats 32% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a choreographers salary go in Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge has a Regional Price Parity of 90.78 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median choreographers salary is worth about $61,478 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do choreographers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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