Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes salary
- 10th pct
- $48,010
- Middle 50%
- $63,670–$146,430
- 90th pct
- $284,570
The BLS estimates 12,620 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $82,890 ($39.85 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 13-1011). Across 5 metros with published figures, medians range from $57,410 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN to $100,650 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,620 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes earn the most
5 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,650 | 500 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,750 | 4,120 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,820 | 2,490 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $75,390 | 630 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,410 | 320 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,750 | 4,120 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,820 | 2,490 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $75,390 | 630 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,650 | 500 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,410 | 320 |
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Questions
What is the median Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes salary in the U.S.?
$82,890 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $63,670–$146,430.
How much do Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $39.85 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $30.61–$70.40 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $136.81. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($100,650), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($97,750), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($83,820). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.