📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Real Estate Agent Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$58,910
per year
Median
$47,481
per year
Hourly
$28.32
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$32,323
25th Percentile — Junior$48,182
50th Percentile — Median$47,481
75th Percentile — Senior$83,865
90th Percentile — Top Earners$99,042
💡 Top-earning Real Estate Agents in Texas make up to $99,042 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$50.8k
2021
$52.3k
2022
$53.9k
2023
$55.5k
2024
$57.2k
2025
$58.9k
2026
📈 Real Estate Agent salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Real Estate Agent Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $57,143 -3.0% High
San Antonio $53,019 -10.0% High
Dallas $58,321 -1.0% High
Austin $63,623 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $56,554 -4.0% High
El Paso $48,306 -18.0% High
Arlington $57,143 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $51,252 -13.0% High
Plano $60,088 +2.0% High
Laredo $47,128 -20.0% High
Lubbock $48,306 -18.0% High
Garland $55,964 -5.0% High
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Real Estate Agent Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Real Estate Agents. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $58,910 per year, Texas's Real Estate Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $32,323–$48,182, while experienced Real Estate Agents can command $83,865–$99,042.

Looking ahead, the Real Estate Agent profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Real Estate Agent salary in Texas is $58,910 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $62,010.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Real Estate Agents the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Real Estate Agent employment.
  • At $58,910/year, Texas Real Estate Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $62,010/year.