As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stage Manager in Austin, TX is $54,370, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,046 weekly, or $4,531 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stage Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Stage Manager in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $40,191 to $65,010. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,948) and 75th percentile ($59,939), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,010 per year. This $12,991 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or InDesign, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Stage Manager often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 386 statewide for Stage Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $40,191 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $46,948 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $54,370 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $59,939 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $65,010 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
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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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Stage Manager ranges from $46,948 to $59,939 with the average base salary of $54,370. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,901 to $72,887 with the average total cash compensation of $64,004.
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