Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$96,310
↑ 48.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.6% since 2011 ($64,790 → $96,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $96,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,310 | +13.4% |
| 2023 | $84,900 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $82,530 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $78,410 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $75,420 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $73,740 | +11.7% |
| 2018 | $66,040 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $64,940 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $62,080 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | $62,940 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | $64,200 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $64,490 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $63,370 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | $64,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.