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 |
| Minnesota | 140 | 55 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U S | 11,770 | 600 | $43.05/hr | $1.42/hr | $13.36/hr | $20.11/hr | $30.78/hr | $53.70/hr | >$80.00/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 2010 - 2020 | |
| Food Service Managers | 4,650 | $21.36/hr | -3.4% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 3,790 | $23.71/hr | 8.1% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 2,580 | $27.18/hr | 8.4% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,480 | $47.74/hr | 10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,230 | $21.34/hr | 19.9% |
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.