DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 65 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 3,430 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Choreographers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KENTUCKY DANCE COUNCIL | $130,000 | 6 | +133.8% |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $76,055 | N/A | 2 |
| North Carolina | $64,064 | -19.6% | 4 |
| New York | $63,000 | -33% | 2 |
| Connecticut | $59,446 | N/A | 1 |
| Texas | $57,200 | +28.1% | 8 |
| Alaska | $48,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $46,800 | N/A | 3 |
| Florida | $45,000 | +27.6% | 5 |
| California | $44,018 | -28.2% | 4 |
| Washington | $35,381 | N/A | 1 |
| Colorado | $35,253 | N/A | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Choreographers positions, 22% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 11% required a Master's degree, and 67% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY DANCE COUNCIL | Not specified | $130,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Choreographers is Educational Services at $54,133.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 65 DOL filings, the median salary for a Choreographers is $52,000, ranging from $44,949 to $72,800.
The 90th percentile salary is $94,090 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Choreographers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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