As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stage Manager in Houston, TX is $54,708, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,052 weekly, or $4,559 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stage Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Stage Manager in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $40,525 to $65,479. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,284) and 75th percentile ($60,346), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,479 per year. This $13,062 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, Houston Stage Manager often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $40,525 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $47,284 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $54,708 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $60,346 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stage Manager Salary $65,479 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $47,284 10% $40,525 90% $65,479 75% $60,346 $54,708 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Stage Manager ranges from $47,284 to $60,346 with the average base salary of $54,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,386 to $73,523 with the average total cash compensation of $64,562.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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