Choreographers pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,380 or more. The middle half of choreographers in Sioux Falls earn between $30,010 and $64,430.
- $24K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $64K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,850 | $3,738 | $21.56 |
| Median | $36,220 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,010 | $2,501 | $14.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,430 | $5,369 | $30.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Choreographers pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Choreographers in Sioux Falls earn 4% more than the South Dakota average ($43,120) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($73,100). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $55,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $44,850 | $36,220 | $24,100 | $65,380 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $43,120 | $40,320 | $27,300 | $64,430 | 250 |
| United States | $73,100 | $55,310 | $34,090 | $138,630 | 2,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Choreographers salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $44,850, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $38,217 a year, or $3,185 a month and $1,470 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $38,217 | $3,185 |
| Working in MN | $36,636 | $3,053 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for choreographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $44,850 buys what about $49,486 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Choreographers salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$44,850
- Rapid City$43,990
Highest-paying cities for choreographers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,640).
- New York, NY$160,640
- Los Angeles, CA$102,750
- San Francisco, CA$101,000
- Sacramento, CA$76,140
- Philadelphia, PA$69,140
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Choreographers salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do choreographers make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$21.56 an hour on average, and $17.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level choreographers salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the choreographers take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $38,217 a year ($3,185 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,850. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do choreographers earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2032; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 27.61, this job is 27.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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