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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Choreographers salary in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$74,810
Mean annual$68,090
Range (10th to 90th)$41,600 to $87,360
Minneapolis, Minnesota employment40
State vs national+3.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Minneapolis choreographers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$41,60025TH$41,600MEDIAN$74,81075TH$87,36090TH$87,360

The middle 50% of workers earn between $41,600 and $87,360, with a median of $74,810.

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)

  1. 01

    Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.

  2. 02

    Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.

  3. 03

    Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.

  4. 04

    Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.

  5. 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.

  6. 06

    Seek influences from other art forms, such as theatre, the visual arts, and architecture.

  7. 07

    Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.

  8. 08

    Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Choreographers in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Choreographers in the Minneapolis metropolitan area is $74,810.
Does Minneapolis pay more than the Minnesota state average for Choreographers?
The Minneapolis metro median is 0.0% versus the Minnesota state median of $74,810.
How does Minneapolis compare to the national median for Choreographers?
The Minneapolis metro median is +3.4% versus the BLS national figure of $72,343.
What is the salary range for Choreographers in Minneapolis?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $41,600 and the 90th-percentile at $87,360 for the Minneapolis metro area.
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. BLS metro estimates reflect the Minneapolis CBSA boundary 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.