Athlete & Entertainer Business Manager

Also called: Celebrity Business Manager

Handles the money of pro athletes, musicians and actors: bills, taxes, investments and contracts.

A day in the life

You pay a singer's tour crew, review a football player's real estate deal, set up a budget so his money lasts, and say 'no' to a risky investment pitch.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$150k
High
$400k

Often paid a percentage (~5%) of clients' income.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting or finance; many are CPAs.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Accounting, Finance, Sports Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Niche but steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Celebrity clients rely on personal trust and fast human judgment on contracts and spending; AI only speeds the paperwork.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Accounting, Sports management or marketing, Personal finance, Business law.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2052.

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