# SOC 13-1011: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/13-1011

Employers logged 308 certified H-1B applications for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (13-1011) roles, requesting 312 workers. The average offered wage is $69,693/yr, 16% below the BLS national median ($82,890/yr). (2025, SOC 13-1011) The largest filers are United Talent Agency, Captured Tracks LLC and Tennis ADVISORS, LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 308 |
| Total workers | 312 |
| Average offered wage | $70K |
| Average prevailing wage | $59K |
| BLS median wage | $83K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 13-1011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -16% |

## Top employers (of 352)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [United Talent Agency](https://www.xh1b.org/org/united-talent-agency-46474b26c5) | 12 | 12 | $138K | $83K |
| [Captured Tracks LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/captured-tracks-llc-874449cff0) | 10 | 10 | $75K | $83K |
| [Tennis ADVISORS, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/tennis-advisors-llc-5436ee8696) | 10 | 10 | $66K | $83K |
| [UMG RECORDINGS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/umg-recordings-inc-81b19a4f37) | 10 | 10 | $74K | $83K |
| [William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/william-morris-endeavor-entertainment-ll-4921f0f6e1) | 9 | 9 | $140K | $83K |
| [International Merchandising Company, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/international-merchandising-company-llc-81b7c5db33) | 9 | 9 | $67K | $83K |
| [East West ARTISTS, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/east-west-artists-llc-ee185c5ad9) | 7 | 7 | $73K | $83K |
| [Wasserman Media Group LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/wasserman-media-group-llc-95c2179fb3) | 7 | 7 | $120K | $83K |
| [Paradigm Sports Management LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/paradigm-sports-management-llc-bc3cd81258) | 6 | 6 | $86K | $83K |
| [Concord Music Group, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/concord-music-group-inc-9738597013) | 6 | 6 | $83K | $83K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $108K |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 | $52K |
| 2011 | 32 | 34 | $50K |
| 2012 | 23 | 23 | $63K |
| 2013 | 32 | 32 | $51K |
| 2014 | 31 | 31 | $53K |
| 2015 | 29 | 29 | $60K |
| 2016 | 21 | 21 | $50K |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | $55K |
| 2018 | 12 | 12 | $72K |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | $58K |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | $65K |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | $80K |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | $84K |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | $61K |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | $70K |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | $86K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 200 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 147 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 38 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 14 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 2 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/13-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=13-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=13-1011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.