How much does a Stage Manager make in the United States? The average Stage Manager salary in the United States is $56,958 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,330 and $65,886. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Stage Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $40,474 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $48,330 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $56,958 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $65,886 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $74,015 US March 26, 2024
25% $48,330 10% $40,474 90% $74,015 75% $65,886 $56,958 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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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. - North Myrtle Beach , SC
Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our
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Herschend Family Entertainment - Pigeon Forge , TN
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel.We are seeking candidates who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Stage Manager for Dollywood Resorts who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while caring deeply about our brand. We wa
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Boston Ballet - Boston , MA
Description: The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connectionsbetween artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures, and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard. To support the overall live presentation experienced by the audience from its inception in the studio through the performance on stage, including all details related to the stage & studio. This role is responsible for assisting the Production Stage Manager, the Stage Manager, and the Production Manager. The Assistant Stage Manager is a Full-Time Seasonal, exempt position with benefits. For the 24/25 performance season we are offering 35 weeks of work. We are looking for someone to begin work on September 23, 2024, work through December 29, 2024,
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Kings Dominion - Doswell , VA
Overview: $14.00 / hour Are you looking for a FUN and rewarding job? Are you interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Kings Dominion is the place for you! Get ready to fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride of your life with Kings Dominion this season! Help us create memories that will last a lifetime! Working at Kings Dominion, you will have access to these amazing perks: PAID Training! FREE Uniforms! FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and other Cedar Fair Parks! FREE Tickets for family and friends! Discounts of Food and Merchandise! Work with people from all over the world! Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events! Referral bonuses - work with your friends! Numerous Promotion Opportunities! Responsibilities: Kings Dominion is a 400-acre park that includes a 20-acre waterpark, Soak City. We are here to make people happy! Kings Dominion associates are enthusiastic about their work because they are creating fun and
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Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh , PA
** Location** Pittsburgh, PA ** Description** **Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama** **PreCollege program** iis seeking a part time, fixed term Adjunct Instructor of Stage Management Position term: July 5th to August 15th, 2021 The position will be responsible for teaching one Stage Management class for virtual six-week summer CMU Drama PreCollege program for high school students. Class meets through Zoom twice a week for 80 minutes for virtual instruction. Includes evaluation at the end of the program. Clearances required. ---- During your employment here in the School of Drama, you will join a faculty, staff and student body committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Particularly in the light of recent events, we are deeply committed to growing and retaining our diversity and committed to the belief that an inclusive and equitable environment populated with diverse artists inspires innovative ideas that influence and improve the world at large. Your voice and participat
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HALE CENTRE THEATRE - Sandy , UT
This position is a 6 month production contract and will fulfill the months of approximately December '23/January '24-May/June '24 OR May/June '24-Nov/Dec '24. NOTE: You may only be contracted for one 6 month contract in a 12 month period. Stage Manager will provide assistance in the stage managerial duties included in the daily operation of shows in the Jewel Box and Centre Stage Theatres under the supervision and leadership of the assigned Production Stage Manager. The Stage Manager's responsibilities will include various tasks in regards to rehearsals and performances and being a contributing member of the stage management team at HCT. The Stage Management team as a whole supervises rehearsal studio and on-stage rehearsals and performances and participates in planning related to rehearsal preparation, rehearsals, production meetings, department staffing, production logistics, technical processes, and stage management training. The Stage Manager assists in providing leadership to the
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