Occupation Salary Profile

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

SOC Code: 13-1011

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

National Median (BLS)
$64,380
▲ +41.18% Nominal +36.73% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$85,500
▼ -14.5% Nominal ▼ -17.09% Real
Average Base Salary
$69,710
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
270
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $33,590
25th Percentile $33,590
National Median (50th Percentile) $64,380
75th Percentile $76,230
90th Percentile $118,670
P10: $33,590 P50 (Median): $64,380 P90: $118,670
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 27 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $85,500
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -14.5%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -17.09%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $58,622
25th Percentile $64,979
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $85,500
75th Percentile $135,643
90th Percentile $163,108
H-1B P10: $58,622 H-1B P50: $85,500 H-1B P90: $163,108
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes roles ($85,500) is +32.8% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($64,380).