Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is $38.28 an hour ($79,620 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($82,890). New York ranks 9th of 17 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.18 | $52,370 |
| 25% of workers | $27.40 | $57,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.28 | $79,620 |
| 75% of workers | $61.84 | $128,630 |
| 90% of workers | $105.62 | $219,690 |
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $83,820 | 2,490 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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