Stage Manager Salary in the United States

Stage Manager Salary

How much does a Stage Manager make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Stage Manager in the United States is $52,789. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,493 to $60,103, with most professionals earning between $38,851 and $66,761.

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Stage Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $38,851 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $45,493 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $52,789 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $60,103 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $66,761 US April 01, 2025
25% $45,493 10% $38,851 90% $66,761 75% $60,103 $52,789 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Stage Manager ?

Stage management is a broad field that is generally defined as the practice of organization and coordination of an event or theatrical production. Stage management may encompass a variety of activities including the overseeing of the rehearsal process and coordinating communications among various production teams and personnel. Stage management requires a general understanding of all aspects of production and offers organisational support to ensure the process runs smoothly and efficiently. A stage manager is an individual who has overall responsibility for stage management and the smooth ex...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Stage Manager in the United States. The base salary for Stage Manager ranges from $45,493 to $60,103 with the average base salary of $52,789. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,493 to $60,103 with the average total cash compensation of $52,789.
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