Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Wages
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The median annual wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes is $84,900 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $47,100 and the 90th percentile is $0, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
12,870
P10
$47,100
P25
$62,280
Median
$84,900
P75
$129,930
P90
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National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,900 | $132,810 | $47,100 | — | 12,870 | — |
| 2022 | $82,530 | $120,100 | $45,180 | — | 13,130 | -2.79% |
| 2021 | $78,410 | $116,410 | $47,370 | — | 12,480 | -4.99% |
| 2020 | $75,420 | $98,070 | $35,840 | $190,500 | 16,240 | -3.81% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes. The highest median is in California at $103,290, 22% above the U.S. median.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $103,290 | +21.7% | $136,450 | 5,660 |
| New Jersey | $100,080 | +17.9% | $152,300 | 230 |
| Illinois | $96,110 | +13.2% | $101,780 | 280 |
| Connecticut | $91,540 | +7.8% | $190,400 | 80 |
| New York | $91,190 | +7.4% | $153,520 | 2,630 |
| Tennessee | $83,620 | -1.5% | $87,510 | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $75,950 | -10.5% | $99,570 | 40 |
| Nevada | $75,750 | -10.8% | $107,220 | 120 |
| Virginia | $75,180 | -11.4% | $92,620 | 110 |
| Texas | $71,300 | -16% | $106,020 | 290 |
| Oregon | $67,560 | -20.4% | $96,190 | 110 |
| Arizona | $67,260 | -20.8% | $65,530 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $61,270 | -27.8% | $95,740 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $56,790 | -33.1% | $70,640 | — |
| Utah | $56,490 | -33.5% | $61,480 | 130 |
| Colorado | $55,990 | -34.1% | $114,920 | 90 |
| Michigan | $54,000 | -36.4% | $88,140 | 130 |
| Ohio | $52,270 | -38.4% | $54,380 | 90 |
| Florida | $51,060 | -39.9% | $80,330 | 480 |
| Idaho | $50,730 | -40.2% | $115,740 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $48,230 | -43.2% | $62,110 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $46,730 | -45% | $81,910 | 70 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 240 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | 40 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 40 |
| Maryland | — | — | — | 100 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 60 |
| Nebraska | — | — | — | 30 |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | 340 |
| Washington | — | — | — | 130 |