The salary statistics and trend of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare agent and business manager of artists, performers, and athletes salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is $150,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes is $34,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the industry of Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,320 | -2.59% | 7.37% |
| 2016 | $68,040 | 9.71% | - |
| 2012 | $61,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in three industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | |
| Sound Recording Industries | |