Stage manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Stage manager gender statistics
55.7% of stage managers are women and 44.3% of stage managers are men.
- Female, 55.7%
- Male, 44.3%
Stage manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% |
| Male | 44.3% |
Stage manager gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,760
Female income
$48,723
Stage manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stage manager positions over time. Currently, 55.7% of stage managers are female.
Stage manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2011 | 45.25% | 54.75% |
| 2012 | 48.01% | 51.99% |
| 2013 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2014 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2015 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2016 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2017 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2018 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
| 2019 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
| 2020 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2021 | 44.27% | 55.73% |
Stage manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Stage Manager | 44% | 56% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Stage manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stage managers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all stage managers. Comparatively, 14.6% of stage managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of stage managers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Stage manager race
| Stage manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Stage manager race and ethnicity over time
See how stage manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stage manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.07% | 8.04% | 4.71% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 71.38% | 7.95% | 5.18% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 73.17% | 7.57% | 4.71% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 6.96% | 5.16% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 70.79% | 8.43% | 5.36% | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 70.37% | 7.82% | 4.57% | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 8.16% | 5.63% | 13.32% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 7.83% | 5.67% | 11.63% |
| 2018 | 70.98% | 7.50% | 6.23% | 12.02% |
| 2019 | 70.33% | 7.13% | 6.49% | 12.74% |
| 2020 | 67.98% | 6.64% | 5.73% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 65.23% | 7.97% | 6.40% | 14.64% |
Stage manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white stage managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stage managers have the lowest average salary at $48,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,143 |
| White | $50,799 |
| Black or African American | $48,737 |
| Asian | $50,473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,680 |
Average stage manager age
See how the average age of stage managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Stage manager age breakdown
The average age of stage managers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the stage manager population.
Stage manager age breakdown
| Stage Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Stage manager educational attainment
The most common degree for stage managers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of stage managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Stage managers by degree level
| Stage manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Stage manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,493 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,095 |
Stage manager employment statistics
Most stage managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where stage managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stage managers work.
Stage manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Stage manager jobs by company type
Employees with the stage manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stage managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Stage manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 2% |
Stage manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for stage managers are education, media and hospitality.
Stage manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Media | 22% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Stage manager turnover and employment statistics
Stage manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stage managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stage manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 stage manager tenure
The average stage manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,675 stage managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stage manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Stage manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Referee | 5.42% | 655 |
| Horn Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Assistant Person's Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,597 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Stage Manager | 14.31% | - |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Similar stage manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Referee | 5.42% | 655 |
| Horn Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Assistant Person's Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,597 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Foreign languages spoken by stage managers
The most common foreign language among stage managers is Spanish at 43.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 43.2%
- French, 17.0%
- Italian, 7.9%
- German, 4.8%
- Japanese, 3.9%
- Other, 23.2%
Stage manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.2% |
| French | 17.0% |
| Italian | 7.9% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 3.9% |
| Other | 23.2% |
