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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

General Information

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit61.57%
  2. Self-employed28.51%
  3. Private, not for profit4.89%
  4. State and local government3.59%
  5. Federal government0.57%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$78,410

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$99,170
$34,660
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 41%
  • High school 37%
  • Master's degree 16%
  • Some college 2%
  • Less than high school 1%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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