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Stage hand salary
Average stage hand salary
$35,686
$17.16 hourly rate
Entry-level stage hand salary
$25,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average stage hand salary by state
Highest paying states for stage hands
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $36,810 | $17.70 |
| 2 | Maine | $36,587 | $17.59 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $36,296 | $17.45 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $37,754 | $18.15 |
| 5 | Arizona | $35,927 | $17.27 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $35,169 | $16.91 |
| 7 | Utah | $37,031 | $17.80 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $35,653 | $17.14 |
| 9 | Alaska | $38,519 | $18.52 |
| 10 | Iowa | $34,183 | $16.43 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $35,076 | $16.86 |
| 12 | Oregon | $37,994 | $18.27 |
| 13 | California | $37,111 | $17.84 |
| 14 | Colorado | $36,488 | $17.54 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $34,810 | $16.74 |
| 16 | Vermont | $35,840 | $17.23 |
| 17 | Illinois | $33,994 | $16.34 |
| 18 | Kansas | $33,984 | $16.34 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $33,246 | $15.98 |
| 20 | New York | $35,120 | $16.88 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $39,485 | $18.98 |
| 22 | Michigan | $33,100 | $15.91 |
| 23 | Nevada | $34,106 | $16.40 |
| 24 | Indiana | $32,388 | $15.57 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $32,946 | $15.84 |
| 26 | Montana | $31,058 | $14.93 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $33,509 | $16.11 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $41,268 | $19.84 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $33,195 | $15.96 |
| 30 | Ohio | $30,702 | $14.76 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $32,192 | $15.48 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $29,454 | $14.16 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $29,068 | $13.97 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $32,000 | $15.38 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $30,091 | $14.47 |
| 36 | Maryland | $31,206 | $15.00 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $29,456 | $14.16 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $28,287 | $13.60 |
| 39 | Washington | $32,984 | $15.86 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $31,421 | $15.11 |
| 41 | Missouri | $29,984 | $14.42 |
| 42 | Virginia | $30,920 | $14.87 |
| 43 | Texas | $29,371 | $14.12 |
| 44 | Delaware | $30,360 | $14.60 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $25,838 | $12.42 |
| 46 | Georgia | $27,347 | $13.15 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $26,132 | $12.56 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,012 | $12.99 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $26,437 | $12.71 |
| 50 | Florida | $25,253 | $12.14 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $24,271 | $11.67 |
Stage hand salary details
A stage hand's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a stage hand's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $35,686 | $2,974 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying stage hand jobs
The highest paying types of stage hands are stage manager, stock unloader, and dock worker.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dock Worker | $36,027 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 119,104 |
| Mover | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 4,222 |
| Unloader | $32,885 | $2,740 | $15.81 | 63,202 |
| Warehouse Labour | $31,746 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 218,654 |
| Loader/Unloader | $31,827 | $2,652 | $15.30 | 67,063 |
| Stock Unloader | $43,736 | $3,645 | $21.03 | 75,994 |
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Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Stage hand salary trends
The average stage hand salary has risen by $8,451 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average stage hand earned $27,235 annually, but today, they earn $35,686 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for stage hands over the last decade.
Compare stage hand salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average stage hand salary over time
Compare stage hand salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Stage hand salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,700 | $17.16 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $33,800 | $16.27 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $32,400 | $15.58 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $14.91 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $29,800 | $14.32 | +3.7% |
Recently added stage hand salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation Entertainment | Stage Hand-House of Blues, SAN Diego | San Diego, CA | 05/25/2025 | $41,740 |
| Jay Peak Resort | Stage Hand | Jay, VT | 05/09/2025 | $35,479 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Stage Hand-Varsity | Minneapolis, MN | 02/25/2025 | $35,479 |
| Northern Quest | Outdoor Summer Concert Series-Stage Hand | Airway Heights, WA | 02/19/2025 | $41,740 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Stage Hand-ACE of Spades | Sacramento, CA | 02/18/2025 | $34,436 |
| Mesquite Gaming, LLC | Entertainment Stage Hand/Av Technician-CB & VR--Varied Shift | Mesquite, NV | 02/18/2025 | $29,218 |
| Fairmont Le ChÂTeau Frontenac | Stage Hand (Stewarding/Set UP) | Lincoln, NE | 02/17/2025 | $54,056 |
| Twin Cities | Event Support/Stage Hand | Coon Rapids, MN | 01/26/2025 | $37,566 |
| Mesquite Gaming Employment Center | Entertainment Stage Hand/Av Technician-CB & VR--Varied Shift | Mesquite, NV | 01/18/2025 | $29,218 |
| The Rector & Visitors of The University of Virginia | Student Stage Hands/Board OPS, Spring 2025 Semester (Student Wage) | Charlottesville, VA | 01/17/2025 | $25,900 |
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Updated January 8, 2025