SOC 13-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes — Michigan
Michigan
The median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Michigan is $82,440 per year, close to the national median of $82,890 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Michigan is $82,440 per year, close to the national median of $82,890 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $147,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,130 to $147,180.
Among the 17 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 5th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 183rd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | −62.3% |
| 25th | $38,130 | −54.0% |
| Median (50th) | $82,440 | −0.5% |
| 75th | $147,180 | +77.6% |
| 90th | $147,180 | +77.6% |
| Mean | $92,030 | +11.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $82,440 goes as far as $85,696 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,696US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,440 a year, 0.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,240 to $147,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 5th 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 Michigan?
The median annual wage is $82,440, or $39.64 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 Michigan is 0.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $147,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,240 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.
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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