Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary by State
Also called: Talent Agents
The national median pay for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is $82,890 a year. By state, it ranges from $56,560 in Illinois to $98,200 in Florida.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,010
- 25th percentile
- $63,670
- Median
- $82,890
- 75th percentile
- $146,430
- Top 10%
- $284,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,620 jobs.
Median pay in 17 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $98,200 | +18% | $31,660 | $512,110 | 870 |
| 2 | California | $98,110 | +18% | $73,530 | $298,390 | 4,860 |
| 3 | Colorado | $95,530 | +15% | $45,790 | $196,730 | 80 |
| 4 | Texas | $82,920 | 0% | $43,330 | $132,010 | 320 |
| 5 | Michigan | $82,440 | −1% | $31,240 | $147,180 | Not published |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $81,690 | −1% | $42,790 | $164,020 | 40 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $81,470 | −2% | $52,000 | $221,610 | 170 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $81,190 | −2% | $33,160 | $166,370 | 170 |
| 9 | New York | $79,620 | −4% | $52,370 | $219,690 | 2,660 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $78,560 | −5% | $55,040 | $157,140 | 30 |
| 11 | Ohio | $76,790 | −7% | $51,820 | $190,540 | 100 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $75,390 | −9% | $44,540 | $210,420 | 730 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $74,990 | −10% | $44,520 | $136,190 | 40 |
| 14 | Washington | $74,620 | −10% | $50,790 | $363,410 | 120 |
| 15 | Virginia | $73,400 | −11% | $34,940 | $181,080 | 110 |
| 16 | Arizona | $60,340 | −27% | $40,140 | $94,900 | 160 |
| 17 | Illinois | $56,560 | −32% | $31,200 | $124,720 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes salary questions
Which state pays agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes the most?
Florida, with a median of $98,200 a year (+18% vs. the national median of $82,890). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes the least?
Illinois, with a median of $56,560 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,860, with a median of $98,110.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.