SOC 13-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
At $56,560, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes, 31.8% beneath the national figure of $82,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,560, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes, 31.8% beneath the national figure of $82,890. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,750 and $74,980. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,720.
Among the 17 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 17th by median wage. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 456th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −62.4% |
| 25th | $37,750 | −54.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,560 | −31.8% |
| 75th | $74,980 | −9.5% |
| 90th | $124,720 | +50.5% |
| Mean | $67,170 | −19.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $57,410 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $56,560 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$56,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,560 a year, 31.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $124,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 17th of 17 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $57,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $56,560, or $27.19 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 Illinois is 31.8% 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 Illinois earns more than $124,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $57,410 per year.
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.
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