As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stagehand in Houston, TX is $44,034, equivalent to $21 per hour, $847 weekly, or $3,670 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $35,859 to $54,985. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,755) and 75th percentile ($49,767), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,985 per year. This $10,012 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, Houston Stagehand often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Stagehand 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
Stagehand Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stagehand Salary $35,859 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stagehand Salary $39,755 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stagehand Salary $44,034 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stagehand Salary $49,767 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stagehand Salary $54,985 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Stagehand ranges from $39,755 to $49,767 with the average base salary of $44,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,038 to $54,742 with the average total cash compensation of $47,913.

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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

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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