Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes salary
in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Middle 50%
- $76,010–$163,420
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 5
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median of $97,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,120 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $82,890 and in line with the CA statewide median of $98,110. It ranks #2 of 5 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,120 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes salary in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $97,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,120 jobs pay between $76,010 and $163,420. The 10th percentile is $73,630 and the 90th is $290,360.
Is Los Angeles a high-paying metro for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $82,890 and in line with the CA statewide median of $98,110. It ranks #2 of 5 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes make an hour in Los Angeles?
About $47.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $97,750 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.54–$78.57 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.