How much does a Theatre Production Manager make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Theatre Production Manager in the United States is $57,689. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,090 to $66,245, with most professionals earning between $43,171 and $74,034.

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Theatre Production Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $43,171 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $50,090 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $57,689 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $66,245 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $74,034 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,090 10% $43,171 90% $74,034 75% $66,245 $57,689 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Theatre Production Manager ?

Theatrical production management is a sub-division of stagecraft. The production management team (consisting of a production manager and any number of assistants) is responsible for realizing the visions of the producer and the director or choreographer within constraints of technical possibility. This involves coordinating the operations of various production sub-disciplines (scenic, wardrobe, lighting, sound, projection, automation, video, pyrotechnics, stage management, etc.) of the presentation. In addition to management and financial skills, a production manager must have detailed knowl...

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    Theatre Production Manager

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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