Assistant stage manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant stage manager gender statistics
64.8% of assistant stage managers are women and 35.2% of assistant stage managers are men.
- Female, 64.8%
- Male, 35.2%
Assistant stage manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% |
| Male | 35.2% |
Assistant stage manager gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,993
Female income
$42,028
Assistant stage manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant stage manager positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of assistant stage managers are female.
Assistant stage manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2011 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2012 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2013 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2014 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2015 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2016 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2017 | 37.55% | 62.45% |
| 2018 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2019 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2020 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2021 | 35.21% | 64.79% |
Assistant stage manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant stage managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Assistant Stage Manager | 35% | 65% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Assistant stage manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant stage managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all assistant stage managers. Comparatively, 14.6% of assistant stage managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of assistant stage managers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Assistant stage manager race
| Assistant stage manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Assistant stage manager race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant stage manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant stage manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.10% | 8.03% | 4.71% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 71.41% | 7.94% | 5.18% | 12.78% |
| 2012 | 73.20% | 7.56% | 4.71% | 11.76% |
| 2013 | 72.47% | 6.95% | 5.16% | 13.02% |
| 2014 | 70.83% | 8.42% | 5.36% | 12.14% |
| 2015 | 70.40% | 7.81% | 4.56% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 69.57% | 8.15% | 5.62% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 71.55% | 7.82% | 5.67% | 11.62% |
| 2018 | 71.01% | 7.49% | 6.23% | 12.01% |
| 2019 | 70.36% | 7.12% | 6.49% | 12.72% |
| 2020 | 68.01% | 6.63% | 5.72% | 14.09% |
| 2021 | 65.26% | 7.96% | 6.40% | 14.62% |
Assistant stage manager wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,419 |
| White | $43,960 |
| Black or African American | $42,041 |
| Asian | $43,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,918 |
Average assistant stage manager age
See how the average age of assistant stage managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assistant stage manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Assistant stage manager age breakdown
The average age of assistant stage managers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the assistant stage manager population.
Assistant stage manager age breakdown
| Assistant Stage Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Assistant stage manager educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant stage managers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of assistant stage managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Assistant stage managers by degree level
| Assistant stage manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Assistant stage manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,411 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,304 |
Assistant stage manager employment statistics
Most assistant stage managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where assistant stage managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant stage managers work.
Assistant stage manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Assistant stage manager jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant stage manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant stage managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Assistant stage manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 5% |
Assistant stage manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant stage managers are education, media and retail.
Assistant stage manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Media | 26% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Assistant stage manager turnover and employment statistics
Assistant stage manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant stage managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant stage manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant stage manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average assistant stage manager tenure
The average assistant stage manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,119 assistant stage managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant stage manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Assistant stage manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant stage managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Stock Car Driver | 6.54% | 29,251 |
| Men's Swim Coach | 7.62% | 15,899 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Assistant Stage Manager | 14.31% | - |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar assistant stage manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Stock Car Driver | 6.54% | 29,251 |
| Men's Swim Coach | 7.62% | 15,899 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant stage managers
The most common foreign language among assistant stage managers is Spanish at 40.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 40.3%
- French, 18.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Other, 23.8%
Assistant stage manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.3% |
| French | 18.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Other | 23.8% |
