Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary in New York
Also called: Talent Agents
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in New York earn a median of $79,620 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($82,890)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,370; the top 10% earn over $219,690. Nationally the range is $48,010 to $284,570.
States ranked near New York
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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in New York
How much do agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes make in New York?
The median is $79,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,370 and the top 10% earn over $219,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 17 (−4% vs. the national median of $82,890). Living costs are not included.