DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Occupational Description:
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Balance of State | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | 200 | 95 | $30.46/hr | $2.86/hr | $19.31/hr | $20.87/hr | $23.55/hr | $42.23/hr | $47.12/hr |
| U S | 17,060 | 2,115 | $47.16/hr | $1.89/hr | $18.10/hr | $24.55/hr | $35.78/hr | $58.45/hr | $91.93/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Food Service Managers | 200 | $27.46/hr | N/A |
| Purchasing Managers | 100 | $46.68/hr | N/A |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 60 | $26.81/hr | N/A |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 50 | $26.24/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Negotiates with management, promoters, union officials, and other persons, to obtain contracts for clients, such as entertainers, artists, and athletes.
- Obtains information and inspects facilities, equipment, and accommodations of potential performance venue.
- Prepares periodic accounting statements for clients concerning financial affairs.
- Hires trainer or coach to advise client on performance matters, such as training techniques or presentation of act.
- Conducts auditions or interviews new clients.
- Collects fees, commission, or other payment, according to contract terms.
- Manages business affairs for clients, such as obtaining travel and lodging accommodations, selling tickets, marketing and advertising, and paying expenses.
- Schedules promotional or performance engagements for clients.
- Advises clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
