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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes to increase by 9.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 26,900 to 29,500 jobs. Its estimate of 2,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($82,890), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
26,900
Projected employment (2034)
29,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,400
Pay & Preparation
$82,890
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Persuasion (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Negotiation (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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