SOC 131011

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

National Median

$96,310

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$96,310

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,530

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

14,220

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$48,530 - $63,100
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$63,100 - $168,850
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$168,850 - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$126,560

+31.4% vs national

Wisconsin

$114,210

+18.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$107,370

+11.5% vs national

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

$102,530

+6.5% vs national

Georgia

$100,880

+4.7% vs national

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 37 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$126,560	30
Wisconsin	$114,210	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$107,370	290
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$102,530	220
Georgia	$100,880	310
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$99,970	160
Connecticut	$94,830	100
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$93,400	2,520
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$84,150	N/A
New Jersey	$83,410	300
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$82,160	50
New York	$81,470	2,660
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$81,190	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$79,600	N/A
Nevada	$78,370	N/A
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$78,200	540
Tennessee	$77,490	630
Minnesota	$75,080	70
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$73,670	250
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$72,930	150
Illinois	$72,490	280
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$71,920	50
Texas	$71,450	730
Maryland	$71,340	50
Arizona	$70,100	130
Kentucky	$68,900	50
Colorado	$65,180	100
Indiana	$64,530	60
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$61,690	60
Utah	$60,470	130
Ohio	$54,960	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$53,940	100
Oregon	$53,940	150
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$51,700	40
Virginia	$47,950	140
Michigan	$46,400	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$46,400	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?

The national median annual salary for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes is $96,310, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletess is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $126,560.

How much can an experienced Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes make?

Top-earning Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletess (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.