Average Salary for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
SOC 13-1011 · Business and Financial Operations Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in the United States is $96,310 ($46.30/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. An estimated 14,220 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 50% since 2014.
Median Annual
$96,310
Mean Annual
$165,600
10th Pct
$48,530
75th Pct
$168,850
Employment
14,220
Salary Distribution
$49k
10th
$63k
25th
$96k
Median
$169k
75th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $126,560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $107,370 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $102,530 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,970 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,400 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $84,150 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $82,160 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,190 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $79,600 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $78,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,670 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,930 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $71,920 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $61,690 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,940 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $114,210 |
| Georgia | $100,880 |
| Connecticut | $94,830 |
| New Jersey | $83,410 |
| New York | $81,470 |
| Nevada | $78,370 |
| Tennessee | $77,490 |
| Minnesota | $75,080 |
| Illinois | $72,490 |
| Texas | $71,450 |
| Maryland | $71,340 |
| Arizona | $70,100 |
| Kentucky | $68,900 |
| Colorado | $65,180 |
| Indiana | $64,530 |
| Utah | $60,470 |
| Ohio | $54,960 |
| Oregon | $53,940 |
| Virginia | $47,950 |
| Michigan | $46,400 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Legal Services | $152,630 |
| Spectator Sports | $139,630 |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $100,310 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $99,140 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $99,140 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $96,310 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $85,540 |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $78,780 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $76,220 |
| Temporary Help Services | $70,650 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $66,160 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $65,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $65,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $63,410 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $63,410 |
| Employment Services | $63,410 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $57,030 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $45,600 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $45,600 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $45,600 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,310 |
| 2023 | $84,900 |
| 2022 | $82,530 |
| 2021 | $78,410 |
| 2020 | $75,420 |
| 2019 | $73,740 |
| 2018 | $66,040 |
| 2017 | $64,940 |
| 2016 | $62,080 |
| 2015 | $62,940 |
| 2014 | $64,200 |