Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in New Jersey
Agents and business managers represent artists, performers, and athletes in their professional dealings. They negotiate contracts, handle business matters, and promote clients to employers and venues In New Jersey the median pay is $81,190 a year, 2% below the national median of $82,890.
$81,190median pay in New Jersey, per year
$63,920–$134,680middle half earn
170employed in New Jersey
$82,890U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingPersuasionNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordination
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementFine ArtsCommunications and Media
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in other states
Florida · $98,200California · $98,110Colorado · $95,530Texas · $82,920Michigan · $82,440New Hampshire · $81,690Connecticut · $81,470New York · $79,620Arkansas · $78,560Ohio · $76,790
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 13-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.