The average salary for a talent agent in California is around $68,210 per year.
Avg Salary
Talent agents earn an average yearly salary of $68,210.
Wages typically start from $38,320.
31% above national average Updated in 2018
Talent agent earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level talent agent earnings begin at:
$52.14 per hour
$108,460 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level talent agent earnings begin at:
$32.80 per hour
$68,210 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level talent agent earnings begin at:
$22.33 per hour
$46,460 per year
10th percentile
Starting level talent agent earnings begin at:
$18.42 per hour
$38,320 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Talent agent salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $77,740 |
| Virginia | $75,760 |
| Michigan | $75,510 |
| South Carolina | $75,260 |
| New Jersey | $74,290 |
| District of Columbia | $73,720 |
| Texas | $70,030 |
| Kansas | $69,950 |
| Tennessee | $69,670 |
| California | $68,210 |
| Oregon | $67,480 |
| Wisconsin | $67,100 |
| Illinois | $67,000 |
| Florida | $63,480 |
| Connecticut | $62,400 |
| Indiana | $62,020 |
| North Carolina | $59,380 |
| Washington | $57,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,200 |
| Georgia | $54,870 |
| New Mexico | $51,030 |
| Massachusetts | $48,400 |
| Nevada | $48,070 |
| Maryland | $45,050 |
| Minnesota | $43,950 |
| Louisiana | $40,170 |
| Arizona | $37,860 |
| Missouri | $35,780 |
| Ohio | $34,800 |
| Oklahoma | $18,740 |
How do talent agent salaries compare to similar careers?
Talent agents earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than producers but more than court reporters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Producer salary | $98K |
| Film director salary | $98K |
| Talent director salary | $98K |
| Search marketing strategist salary | $98K |
| News anchor salary | $67K |
| Talent agent salary | $68K |
| Television writer salary | $75K |
| Pharmaceutical sales representative salary | $81K |
| Film and video editor salary | $75K |
| Court reporter salary | $90K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)