Is Choreographers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Choreographers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Choreographers Salary in Kentucky

2024 wage data not published for choreographers in Kentucky

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Kentucky choreographers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

By seniority

Choreographers pay by experience level in Kentucky

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Typical entry

Education
High school diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Fine Arts
Knowledge
4.7 / 5
Gross Body Coordination
Ability
4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.1 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Fluency of Ideas
Ability
4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
02
Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
03
Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.
04
Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
05
Design dances for individual dancers, dance companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions, and special events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.
06
Seek influences from other art forms, such as theatre, the visual arts, and architecture.
07
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
08
Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+6.5%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Choreographers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Choreographers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.