As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stagehand in the US is $44,206, equivalent to $21 per hour, $850 weekly, or $3,684 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stagehand in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Stagehand in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,000 to $55,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,910) and 75th percentile ($49,958), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,195 per year. This $10,048 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Stagehand often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies and industry startups. 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
Stagehand Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stagehand Salary $36,000 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stagehand Salary $39,910 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stagehand Salary $44,206 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stagehand Salary $49,958 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stagehand Salary $55,195 US August 01, 2026
25% $39,910 10% $36,000 90% $55,195 75% $49,958 $44,206 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Stagehand ?

A stagehand is a person who works backstage or behind the scenes in theatres, film, television, or location performance. Their work include setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production....

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  1. This Job:

    Stagehand

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Audio Visual Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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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 Stagehand in the United States. The base salary for Stagehand ranges from $39,910 to $49,958 with the average base salary of $44,206. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,533 to $55,388 with the average total cash compensation of $48,479.

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