Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in California
In California, the median pay for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is $47.17 an hour ($98,110 a year). About 4,860 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($82,890). California ranks 2nd of 17 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.35 | $73,530 |
| 25% of workers | $36.54 | $76,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.17 | $98,110 |
| 75% of workers | $78.64 | $163,570 |
| 90% of workers | $143.46 | $298,390 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $103,730 | 180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $98,930 | 160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $97,750 | 4,120 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
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