Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary
The median agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes salary in the United States is $82,890 per year ($39.85/hour). Salaries range from $48,010 at the entry level to $284,570+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,620 agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$82,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.85
per hour
Employment
12,620
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$48,010
25th percentile
$63,670
Median
$82,890
75th percentile
$146,430
90th percentile
$284,570
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.7%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
2,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$57K$98K■ No data
Top Paying States
Florida
$98K
+18%
California
$98K
+18%
Colorado
$96K
+15%
Texas
$83K
+0%
Michigan
$82K
-1%
New Hampshire
$82K
-1%
Connecticut
$81K
-2%
New Jersey
$81K
-2%
New York
$80K
-4%
Arkansas
$79K
-5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $98,200 | +18.5% |
| California | $98,110 | +18.4% |
| Colorado | $95,530 | +15.2% |
| Texas | $82,920 | +0.0% |
| Michigan | $82,440 | -0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $81,690 | -1.4% |
| Connecticut | $81,470 | -1.7% |
| New Jersey | $81,190 | -2.1% |
| New York | $79,620 | -3.9% |
| Arkansas | $78,560 | -5.2% |
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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $123,950 | +49.5% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $108,580 | +31.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,730 | +25.1% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,650 | +21.4% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,930 | +19.4% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,750 | +17.9% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $90,530 | +9.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,820 | +1.1% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $83,360 | +0.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | $76,790 | -7.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
How does this compare to pro athletes?
A agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes earning $82,890/year would need 719 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 772 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
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