SOC 13-1011 · May 2025 · United States
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes across the United States is $82,890 per year, measured over 12,620 jobs. The highest state median is in Florida, at $98,200.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Pay for this occupation varies by 73.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Florida pays $98,200 and Illinois pays $56,560.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $98,200 | 870 | |
| 2 | California | $98,110 | 4,860 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $95,530 | 80 | |
| 4 | Texas | $82,920 | 320 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $82,440 | — | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $81,690 | 40 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $81,470 | 170 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $81,190 | 170 | |
| 9 | New York | $79,620 | 2,660 | |
| 10 | Arkansas | $78,560 | 30 |
States with the most Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,860 | $98,110 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,660 | $79,620 | |
| 3 | Florida | 870 | $98,200 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | 730 | $75,390 | |
| 5 | Texas | 320 | $82,920 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | 170 | $81,470 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 170 | $81,190 | |
| 8 | Arizona | 160 | $60,340 | |
| 9 | Washington | 120 | $74,620 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 110 | $73,400 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $123,950 | — |
| 2 | Las Vegas | $108,580 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $103,730 | 180 |
| 4 | Miami | $100,650 | 500 |
| 5 | San Diego | $98,930 | 160 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $97,750 | 4,120 |
| 7 | Dallas | $90,530 | 60 |
| 8 | New York | $83,820 | 2,490 |
| 9 | Washington | $83,360 | 110 |
| 10 | Cleveland | $76,790 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.