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Average Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athlete Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete make in the United States?

The average salary for a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete in the United States is $132,810, but the range typically falls between $62,280 and $129,930. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $63.85, with a range between $29.94 and $62.46.

There are approximately 12,870 people employed as a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete in the United States. With California, New York, Tennessee employing the highest number of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes.The state with the best pay for a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete is California, with an average annual salary of $136,450, while Minnesota has the lowest average annual salary of $81,910.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$47,100$22.65
25th Percentile$62,280$29.94
Median$84,900$40.82
75th Percentile$129,930$62.46
90th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00

Average agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete salary by location

The salary of a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes are California, New Jersey, Illinois, Connecticut, New York while the worst states are Minnesota, South Carolina, Idaho, Florida, Ohio.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$41,640$65,530$77,240
California$50,650$136,450>$239,200
Colorado$46,040$114,920>$239,200
Connecticut$51,150$190,400>$239,200
Florida$32,590$80,330$164,920
Idaho$27,000$115,740$221,790
Illinois$46,700$101,780$184,870
Michigan$47,000$88,140$184,760
Minnesota$39,870$81,910$176,670
Nevada$48,990$107,220$222,490
New Hampshire$42,920$95,740$129,180
New Jersey$65,000$152,300>$239,200
New York$62,090$153,520>$239,200
Ohio$32,400$54,380$76,500
Oregon$38,050$96,190$142,050
Pennsylvania$36,530$70,640$101,350
South Carolina$47,070$62,110$83,610
Tennessee$39,690$87,510$135,880
Texas$35,580$106,020>$239,200
Utah$41,780$61,480$81,450
Virginia$41,940$92,620$170,440
Wisconsin$46,710$99,570$181,600

Even between cities, the salary of a agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athlete can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $154,180.The city with the lowest average salary for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is Provo-Orem area, UT with an average salary of $53,800.

Areas with highest average salaries for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes

  1. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $154,180
  2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $142,780
  3. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $140,140
  4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $138,050
  5. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $127,260

Areas with lowest average salaries for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes

  1. Provo-Orem area, UT - $53,800
  2. Columbia, SC - $55,610
  3. Ogden-Clearfield area, UT - $62,430
  4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area, AZ - $68,450
  5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $79,590

Employment trends for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the United States

The number of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes has decreased by -3,370. On average, the number of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes has been increasing by -5.2% each year. The salary of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes has increased by $34,740. On average, the salary of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes has been increasing by 8.9% each year.

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How agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes salaries compare to other business and financial operations occupations

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.

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