Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 50 | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| California | 6,250 | $130,930 | $62.95 | |
| Colorado | 110 | $82,900 | $39.86 | |
| Connecticut | 100 | $107,690 | $51.77 | |
| Florida | 770 | $106,940 | $51.41 | |
| Georgia | $78,370 | $37.68 | ||
| Kentucky | 30 | $92,570 | $44.50 | |
| Louisiana | 30 | $43,230 | $20.78 | |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| Michigan | $82,030 | $39.44 | ||
| Minnesota | 90 | $98,690 | $47.45 | |
| Missouri | $50,420 | $24.24 | ||
| Nebraska | 30 | $80,090 | $38.51 | |
| New Jersey | 130 | $90,870 | $43.69 | |
| New York | 2,420 | $123,980 | $59.61 | |
| North Carolina | 150 | $72,270 | $34.75 | |
| Ohio | 80 | $71,480 | $34.37 | |
| Oregon | $85,290 | $41.01 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 50 | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| South Carolina | 90 | $93,740 | $45.07 | |
| Tennessee | 130 | $94,950 | $45.65 | |
| Texas | 310 | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| Virginia | 140 | $66,150 | $31.81 | |
| Washington | 200 | $102,870 | $49.46 | |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $90,960 | $43.73 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for communicating about sports in a variety of formats, media, and contexts; and that prepares individuals to be sports reporters and writers, photojournalists, radio and television announcers, producers and directors, recreational sports promoters, and public relations specialists. Includes instruction in sports writing, photography, broadcast journalism, sports production, game rules, media and public relations, and sports promotion.
A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage various aspects of the visual arts, performing arts, and entertainment media industries. Includes instruction in business and financial management, marketing and fund-raising, labor relations for the arts, event promotion and management, product and artist management, and applicable law.
A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage fine and studio art organizations, operations, and facilities. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.
Any instructional program in arts, entertainment, and media management not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations, as well as contracts it to sell to other firms or organizations. Includes instruction in contract law, negotiations, buying procedures, government contracting, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, contract administration, auditing and inspection, relations with other firm departments, and applications to special areas such as high-technology systems, international purchasing, and construction.
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$116,410 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 9%
- College dropout 20%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 46%
- Master’s degree 12%
- Doctorate degree 5%
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