SOC 13-1011 · Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes wages by metro
National median annual wage
$82,890
- 10th percentile
- $48,010
- 25th percentile
- $63,670
- Median
- $82,890
- 75th percentile
- $146,430
- 90th percentile
- $284,570
- Mean
- $141,580
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 12,620.
That median is 62.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $45,790 | $123,950 | $201,700 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | Not available | $52,770 | $108,580 | $260,120 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 180 | $78,620 | $103,730 | $332,220 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 500 | $31,660 | $100,650 | $512,110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 160 | $56,550 | $98,930 | $306,680 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,120 | $73,630 | $97,750 | $290,360 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 60 | $36,330 | $90,530 | $124,380 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,490 | $52,370 | $83,820 | $220,470 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 110 | $38,470 | $83,360 | $249,990 |
| Cleveland, OH | 40 | $51,310 | $76,790 | $190,540 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 630 | $44,540 | $75,390 | $159,630 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 100 | $51,250 | $74,620 | $363,410 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 320 | $31,200 | $57,410 | $137,660 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,120 | $73,630 | $97,750 | $290,360 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,490 | $52,370 | $83,820 | $220,470 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 630 | $44,540 | $75,390 | $159,630 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 500 | $31,660 | $100,650 | $512,110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 320 | $31,200 | $57,410 | $137,660 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 180 | $78,620 | $103,730 | $332,220 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 160 | $56,550 | $98,930 | $306,680 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 110 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 110 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 110 | $38,470 | $83,360 | $249,990 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 100 | $51,250 | $74,620 | $363,410 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 60 | $36,330 | $90,530 | $124,380 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cleveland, OH | 40 | $51,310 | $76,790 | $190,540 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 870 | $31,660 | $98,200 | $512,110 |
| California | 4,860 | $73,530 | $98,110 | $298,390 |
| Colorado | 80 | $45,790 | $95,530 | $196,730 |
| Texas | 320 | $43,330 | $82,920 | $132,010 |
| Michigan | Not available | $31,240 | $82,440 | $147,180 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | $42,790 | $81,690 | $164,020 |
| Connecticut | 170 | $52,000 | $81,470 | $221,610 |
| New Jersey | 170 | $33,160 | $81,190 | $166,370 |
| New York | 2,660 | $52,370 | $79,620 | $219,690 |
| Arkansas | 30 | $55,040 | $78,560 | $157,140 |
| Ohio | 100 | $51,820 | $76,790 | $190,540 |
| Tennessee | 730 | $44,540 | $75,390 | $210,420 |
| Wisconsin | 40 | $44,520 | $74,990 | $136,190 |
| Washington | 120 | $50,790 | $74,620 | $363,410 |
| Virginia | 110 | $34,940 | $73,400 | $181,080 |
| Arizona | 160 | $40,140 | $60,340 | $94,900 |
| Illinois | Not available | $31,200 | $56,560 | $124,720 |
| Georgia | 230 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Kentucky | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Louisiana | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Massachusetts | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Minnesota | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| North Carolina | 240 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oklahoma | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| South Carolina | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Utah | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other business and financial operations occupations
- Accountants and Auditors
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- Project Management Specialists
- Human Resources Specialists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Training and Development Specialists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes is $82,890. Employment is 12,620.
How does Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes is 62.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is highest on this page's list at $123,950.