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Represent professional athletes in contract negotiations. Promote clients in dealings with current and prospective employers, and may handle contract negotiation and other business matters on their behalf.
$52,000
Lower reported wage
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Not available in our data
$165,000
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Sports agents under 13-1011 Agents/Business Managers. No full OOH profile.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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Relevant business route; add contract literacy and agency experience. [1]
Promote athletes, negotiate opportunities, and coordinate business matters. [1]
Agencies, offices, sporting events, and client meetings. [1]
Client availability and events can require travel, evenings, and weekends. [1]
Negotiation, confidentiality, and competing client interests require judgment. [1]
Experience may lead to a larger client roster or agency leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.