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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Role Overview

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

Recommended Majors

Sports Communication. Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. Fine and Studio Arts Management. Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other. Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Wisconsin	$114,210
Georgia	$100,880
Connecticut	$94,830
New Jersey	$83,410
New York	$81,470
Nevada	$78,370
Tennessee	$77,490
Minnesota	$75,080
Illinois	$72,490
Texas	$71,450
Maryland	$71,340
Arizona	$70,100
Kentucky	$68,900
Colorado	$65,180
Indiana	$64,530

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$96,310

Projected Growth (10yr)

+8.7%

Avg. annual openings

2.2k

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