Shigoto Zukan
日本語

Will AI replace Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?AI replacement risk 52% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$82,890
25th–75th pct. $63,670–$146,430
Top pay (est.)
$369,900
Top 10% $284,570
Pay in 5 years
$97,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$113,900est.
$97,900–$132,200
Outlook score
74/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.7%
2,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes? AI replacement risk

52%
Moderate
Ranked #546 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Key skills

Persuasion
4.1
Negotiation
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
3.9
Coordination
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Sales and Marketing
4.7
Administrative
4.5
English Language
4.0
Administration and Management
4.0
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Communications and Media
3.8
Fine Arts
3.8

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesSelling or Influencing OthersMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
41%
High school diploma
38%
Master's degree
17%
Some college
3%
Less than high school
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
33%
None / short demo
32%
6–12 months
14%
1–3 months
10%
1–2 years
6%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
37%
6–12 months
18%
4–6 years
14%
2–4 years
12%
1–3 months
10%
6–8 years
10%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.