Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Florida$178,340
- California$159,240
- Connecticut$138,010
- New York$134,200
- Colorado$115,420
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $178,340 | $98,200 | $86 | +26% | 870 |
| 2 | California | $159,240 | $98,110 | $77 | +12.5% | 4,860 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $138,010 | $81,470 | $66 | -2.5% | 170 |
| 4 | New York | $134,200 | $79,620 | $65 | -5.2% | 2,660 |
| 5 | Colorado | $115,420 | $95,530 | $55 | -18.5% | 80 |
| 6 | Washington | $114,000 | $74,620 | $55 | -19.5% | 120 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $113,350 | $75,390 | $55 | -19.9% | 730 |
| 8 | Arkansas | $107,330 | $78,560 | $52 | -24.2% | 30 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $104,670 | $81,190 | $50 | -26.1% | 170 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $94,130 | $81,690 | $45 | -33.5% | 40 |
| 11 | Michigan | $92,030 | $82,440 | $44 | -35% | — |
| 12 | Virginia | $88,580 | $73,400 | $43 | -37.4% | 110 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $87,640 | $74,990 | $42 | -38.1% | 40 |
| 14 | Ohio | $86,950 | $76,790 | $42 | -38.6% | 100 |
| 15 | Texas | $85,360 | $82,920 | $41 | -39.7% | 320 |
| 16 | Illinois | $67,170 | $56,560 | $32 | -52.6% | — |
| 17 | Arizona | $66,940 | $60,340 | $32 | -52.7% | 160 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 21 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $123,950 | $124,200 | — |
| 2 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $108,580 | $147,630 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,730 | $156,430 | 180 |
| 4 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,650 | $215,110 | 500 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,930 | $148,270 | 160 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,750 | $159,110 | 4,120 |
| 7 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $90,530 | $87,180 | 60 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,820 | $139,300 | 2,490 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $83,360 | $127,530 | 110 |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | $76,790 | $93,560 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletess (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative and Support Services | $147,180 | $125,930 | — |
| 2 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $147,180 | $125,930 | — |
| 3 | Legal Services | $117,500 | $116,390 | 30 |
| 4 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $96,710 | $104,510 | — |
| 5 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $95,570 | $151,700 | 9,970 |
| 6 | Spectator Sports | $90,530 | $130,160 | 140 |
| 7 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $88,100 | $146,900 | 11,260 |
| 8 | Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $88,100 | $150,200 | 440 |
| 9 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $88,100 | $146,850 | 11,270 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $82,890 | $141,580 | 12,620 |
| 11 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $82,890 | $141,600 | 12,620 |
| 12 | Employment Services | $75,250 | $97,060 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes make in the U.S.?
The median agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes salary in the United States is $82,890 per year (mean $141,580), and about 80% earn between $48,010 and $284,570.
How much do agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes make per hour?
Roughly $68 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $141,580 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes the most?
Florida has the highest average pay for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes at $178,340 per year (median $98,200).
What is the job outlook for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes?
Employment is projected to change +8.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,200 openings per year.
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