Also called: Local Crew, Loader, Stage Technician
Loads in and sets up concerts, shows, and events at a local venue.
A local stagehand meets the trucks at 6 a.m., unloads cases, builds the stage, pushes speakers into place, and then tears it all down after midnight.
Approximate; IATSE stagehands in big cities earn high hourly rates; non-union work pays less.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; IATSE local membership for many venues.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Theater Technology.
Growing about average. Live events are busy.
Low risk for 10 years. Loading in and setting up shows is physical, varied work that robots won't handle in real venues soon.
Age 18+. One way to start: Sign up with local event labor companies (Crew One, Rhino) or your IATSE local’s overhire list
Classes: Theater tech crew, Shop class, Physical education, Electrical CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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