Oregon Labor Market Information System
Occupational Information Center
Occupational Report for Choreographers (27-2032) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Create and teach dance. May direct and stage presentations.

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Choreographers
Employment Outlook for Choreographers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Choreographers There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Choreographers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Choreographers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Choreographers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.47 $12.13 $15.89 $19.71 $25.76 $17.11 $35,583
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Choreographers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 232 253 21 9.1% 2 11 13
Multnomah / Washington 160 170 10 6.2% 1 8 9
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 33 36 3 9.1% 0 2 2
Clackamas 14 16 2 14.3% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14 15 1 7.1% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 12 13 1 8.3% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Choreographers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 232
Total, All Industries Private 228
Educational Services Private 223
Other Schools and Instruction Private 221
Educational Requirements for Choreographers Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Choreographers
  • Analyze Documents And Manuscripts
  • Apply Acting Techniques
  • Apply Audio Techniques
  • Apply Dance Techniques And Styles
  • Apply Lighting Techniques
  • Apply Make-Up
  • Apply Poise And Stage Presence Skills
  • Apply Special Visual And Audio Effects
  • Apply Stage Craft
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Convey Emotion Through Dramatic Performance Or Artistic Work
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Direct Camera Operators
  • Direct Talent
  • Distinguish Beauty And Talent
  • Express Creatively Through Music, Dance Or Acting
  • Interpret And Analyze Scripts
  • Make Presentations
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Read And Interpret Music
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Choreographers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Choreographers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Choreographers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dancers 69%
Entertainers And Performers, Sports And Related Workers, All Other 60%
Music Directors And Composers 47%
Actors 42%
Producers And Directors 40%
Musicians And Singers 38%