Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the U.S. is $82,890 ($39.85 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $82,890
- Mean annual wage
- $141,580
- Median hourly wage
- $39.85
- Employment
- 12,620
12,620 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,010 | $23.08 |
| 25th percentile | $63,670 | $30.61 |
| Median (50th) | $82,890 | $39.85 |
| 75th percentile | $146,430 | $70.40 |
| 90th percentile | $284,570 | $136.81 |
Highest-paying states for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $98,200 | 870 |
| California | $98,110 | 4,860 |
| Colorado | $95,530 | 80 |
| Texas | $82,920 | 320 |
| Michigan | $82,440 | — |
| New Hampshire | $81,690 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $81,470 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $81,190 | 170 |
| New York | $79,620 | 2,660 |
| Arkansas | $78,560 | 30 |
Lowest-paying states
- Illinois: $56,560 median annual wage
- Arizona: $60,340 median annual wage
- Virginia: $73,400 median annual wage
- Washington: $74,620 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $74,990 median annual wage
About this occupation
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Typical tasks
- Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
- Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
- Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
- Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
- Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
- Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 50.1% |
| Master's degree | 11.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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