As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Theatre Production Manager in California is $67,112, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,291 weekly, or $5,593 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Theatre Production Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Theatre Production Manager in California vary widely, spanning from $48,127 to $77,512. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,175) and 75th percentile ($72,556), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,512 per year. This $15,381 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Theatre Production Manager often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Theatre Production 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
Theatre Production Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $48,127 CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $57,175 CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $67,112 CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $72,556 CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $77,512 CA October 01, 2026
25% $57,175 10% $48,127 90% $77,512 75% $72,556 $67,112 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $65,819 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $69,974 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $70,158 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $67,943 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $66,382 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $69,980 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $67,387 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $65,987 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $79,699 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $77,504 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Theatre Production Manager

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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