SOC 13-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes — Connecticut
Connecticut
At $81,470, median pay for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Connecticut tracks the national median of $82,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,470, median pay for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Connecticut tracks the national median of $82,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $52,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $221,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,330 to $102,850.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Connecticut ranks number 7th out of 17 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 216th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $78,330 | −5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $81,470 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $102,850 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $221,610 | +167.4% |
| Mean | $138,010 | +66.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $81,470 buys what $78,639 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,639US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,470 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,000 to $221,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 17 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $81,470, or $39.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,890, so pay in Connecticut is 1.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $221,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data