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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Part of Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications, in the Performing Arts pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 13-1011.00

What the work is

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

On a typical day

  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
  • Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
  • Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
  • Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.

What it pays

$82,920
Median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure published)
New workers start near $43,330
Experienced workers reach $132,010
  1. $43k10th
  2. $68k25th
  3. $83kMedian
  4. $102k75th
  5. $132k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $43,330, 25th $68,210, Median $82,920, 75th $102,390, 90th $132,010

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

+9%

U.S. employment change

2,200

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

21,400

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Persuasion4.1
  2. Reading Comprehension4.0
  3. Active Listening4.0
  4. Speaking4.0
  5. Negotiation4.0
  6. Social Perceptiveness3.5
  7. Critical Thinking3.8
  8. Coordination3.8

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less39%
  2. Some college3%
  3. Bachelor's degree41%
  4. Master's degree17%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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