Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$32,970
- 25th Percentile — Junior$40,040
- 50th Percentile — Median$52,830
- 75th Percentile — Senior$82,020
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$123,590
The top 10% of Real Estate Agents earn $123,590 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $32,970, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $112,730 | +62.2% |
| District of Columbia | $99,500 | +43.1% |
| New Jersey | $92,310 | +32.8% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $90,363 | +30.0% |
| Montana | $89,580 | +28.9% |
| Alaska | $88,330 | +27.1% |
| New Mexico | $85,520 | +23.0% |
| Washington | $84,480 | +21.5% |
| Nevada | $83,470 | +20.1% |
| Alabama | $80,820 | +16.3% |
| South Carolina | $79,100 | +13.8% |
| Vermont (est.) | $75,071 | +8.0% |
| North Carolina | $74,610 | +7.3% |
| Colorado | $73,650 | +6.0% |
| Florida | $73,600 | +5.9% |
| North Dakota | $72,320 | +4.0% |
| Virginia | $72,040 | +3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $70,160 | +0.9% |
| Arizona | $70,070 | +0.8% |
| South Dakota | $69,510 | +0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $69,060 | -0.6% |
| California | $67,570 | -2.8% |
| Maryland | $67,460 | -2.9% |
| Oregon | $65,740 | -5.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $65,330 | -6.0% |
| Georgia | $65,250 | -6.1% |
| Maine | $64,840 | -6.7% |
| Michigan | $64,380 | -7.4% |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 | -7.6% |
| Wisconsin | $64,190 | -7.7% |
| Texas | $63,610 | -8.5% |
| Kentucky | $63,180 | -9.1% |
| Connecticut | $62,640 | -9.9% |
| Minnesota | $61,420 | -11.6% |
| West Virginia | $61,300 | -11.8% |
| Hawaii | $61,130 | -12.1% |
| Iowa (est.) | $59,779 | -14.0% |
| Ohio | $59,310 | -14.7% |
| Delaware | $58,630 | -15.7% |
| Tennessee | $57,350 | -17.5% |
| Illinois | $57,260 | -17.6% |
| Indiana | $57,030 | -18.0% |
| Nebraska | $56,920 | -18.1% |
| Missouri | $56,080 | -19.3% |
| Arkansas | $55,080 | -20.8% |
| Utah | $53,610 | -22.9% |
| Mississippi | $52,680 | -24.2% |
| Wyoming | $52,450 | -24.5% |
| Louisiana | $51,560 | -25.8% |
| Kansas | $47,960 | -31.0% |
| Idaho | $46,650 | -32.9% |
What Factors Affect Real Estate Agents Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Real Estate Agents is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New York pays an average of $112,730, while Idaho pays $46,650 — a gap of $66,080 per year.
The middle half of Real Estate Agents earn between $40,040 and $82,020 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,970, while the top 10% earn more than $123,590.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
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
What is the average salary for Real Estate Agents?
The average salary for Real Estate Agents in the United States is $69,510 per year, with a median of $52,830.
What is the starting salary for Real Estate Agents?
Entry-level Real Estate Agents typically earn between $32,970 and $40,040 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Real Estate Agents the most?
New York pays Real Estate Agents the most at $112,730 per year on average, followed by District of Columbia ($99,500) and New Jersey ($92,310).
How much do Real Estate Agents make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $69,510, Real Estate Agents earn approximately $33.42 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Real Estate Agents a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 193,370 Real Estate Agents jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $69,510 and a median of $52,830 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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