Earnings
Earnings for theater managers vary depending on the size, type, and prestige of the theater as well as its geographic location. Other variables include the experience, qualifications, and duties of the individual.
Theater managers earned average salaries of $57,678 in 2025, according to PayScale.com. The lowest 10 percent of theater managers earned $39,000 or less, and the highest 10 percent earned $89,000 or more.
Benefits for salaried theater managers depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days.
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