Prevailing Wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
The prevailing wage for an Athlete Marketing Agent in the U.S. is set by the DOL using four experience levels, from entry-level Agent through fully competent Booking Agent, and the floor shifts significantly depending on which city the worksite is in. International candidates on H-1B, E-3, or green card tracks need to confirm their offer clears the applicable level before the LCA is filed.
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Entry-level filing for an Agent with minimal professional experience, typically under two years in artist or athlete representation. Work is closely supervised, covers routine client tasks, and does not involve independent contract negotiation or business development.
The most common filing level for this occupation. Applies to a qualified Booking Agent or Entertainment Specialist with two to five years of experience who handles client negotiations and business matters with moderate supervision and some independent judgment.
Experienced professionals who manage a client roster with significant autonomy, mentor junior agents, and lead complex deal negotiations. Typically five or more years in artist, performer, or athlete representation with a demonstrated track record of independent results.
Senior Agents or practice leads setting departmental strategy, managing high-profile talent relationships, and operating without supervisory oversight. Responsibilities extend to firm-level business development and oversight of junior staff across the representation function.
Prevailing Wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch how talent agencies classify representation roles
Boutique talent agencies and large entertainment firms sometimes file representation roles under business operations SOC codes rather than SOC 13-1011, which can place the prevailing wage floor well below what a booking agent or talent representative role actually commands in that market.
Verify the worksite city on your LCA matches reality
Agents who work on-site at a sports franchise, studio lot, or production company in a high-wage metro like San Jose or New York face a meaningfully higher floor than the national median. The LCA worksite must reflect where you actually perform the work, not the agency's headquarters.
Exclude signing bonuses when testing the wage floor
Commission advances, signing bonuses, and one-time talent deal bonuses do not count toward the annualized base wage for LCA compliance. Your guaranteed base salary alone must clear the prevailing wage for your level and worksite city.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 13-1011.00 alongside Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Agent Prevailing Wage
Agent Prevailing Wage
Agent positions fall under SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Athlete Marketing Agent Prevailing Wage
Athlete Marketing Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Athlete Marketing Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Booker Prevailing Wage
Booker Prevailing Wage
Booker is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Booking Agent Prevailing Wage
Booking Agent Prevailing Wage
Booking Agent positions fall under SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Entertainment Specialist Prevailing Wage
Entertainment Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Entertainment Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Literary Agent Prevailing Wage
Literary Agent Prevailing Wage
Literary Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Print Agent Prevailing Wage
Print Agent Prevailing Wage
Print Agent positions fall under SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Talent Agent Prevailing Wage
Talent Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Talent Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Talent Representative Prevailing Wage
Talent Representative Prevailing Wage
Talent Representative is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Theatrical Agent Prevailing Wage
Theatrical Agent Prevailing Wage
Theatrical Agent positions fall under SOC 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for an Athlete Marketing Agent?
DOL calculates the prevailing wage for this occupation using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from employer surveys across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. OFLC then publishes four wage levels for each area. An employer sponsoring a visa must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the level that matches the position's actual duties and supervision requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
The four levels reflect increasing experience, autonomy, and complexity of work. Level 1 covers entry-level agents under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified professionals handling negotiations with moderate oversight, and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 covers experienced agents working independently. Level 4 is reserved for senior or lead roles with firm-wide responsibility. The level must reflect the actual job duties, not the title on the offer letter.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same agent role vary so much between cities?
DOL calculates wages separately for each metropolitan statistical area using regional BLS employer surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the floor. San Jose and San Francisco command significantly higher floors than Portland or Salt Lake City for this occupation. Because the LCA must list the actual worksite address, the applicable wage is always the metro where you perform the work, regardless of where the sponsoring agency is headquartered.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot lawfully certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and experience level. OFLC will not certify the LCA, and USCIS will not approve a petition built on an uncertified LCA. The employer must either increase the offered salary to meet the floor or reclassify the position at a lower level if the actual duties genuinely support that level.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for an Athlete Marketing Agent in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC code 13-1011 for your worksite metropolitan area. Select the relevant experience level and the tool returns the current DOL wage floor for that location. You can also cross-reference O*NET for occupational context. For finding employers who have already sponsored this role, Migrate Mate filters by occupation and shows historical sponsorship counts by company.
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