Estimate · based on BLS national data

Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts

$90,363 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$43.44 per hour

▲ 30.0% above U.S. average4th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$90,363per year
Median$68,679per year
Hourly$43.44per hour
10th – 90th percentile$48,751 – $147,814per year

Real Estate Agents Pay Range in Massachusetts

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$48,751
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$72,312
  • 50th Percentile — Median$68,679
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$125,325
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$147,814

Half of Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts earn more than $68,679. The top 10% make $147,814 or more, while entry-level workers start around $48,751.

Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states for Real Estate Agents pay, at $90,363 per year (30.0% above the U.S. average of $69,510).
  • 4,530 people work as Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts — 2.3% of all U.S. Real Estate Agents jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.00: Real Estate Agents jobs are more concentrated in Massachusetts than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,751; the top 10% earn over $147,814.
  • Hourly equivalent: $43.44 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $112,730.
  • Among sales jobs in Massachusetts, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($124,600).

Real Estate Agents Job Market in Massachusetts

Key factors affecting compensation

Massachusetts's key industries are Healthcare, Education, Technology, and its job market is rated very strong. Real Estate Agents here earn $90,363 on average, placing the state 4th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.3 (U.S. = 1.00), a Massachusetts salary of $90,363 is roughly equivalent to $69,510 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New York ($112,730), District of Columbia ($99,500), New Jersey ($92,310) are the closest alternatives for Real Estate Agents weighing a move.

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 Real Estate Agents salary in Massachusetts?

The average Real Estate Agents salary in Massachusetts is $90,363 per year (median $68,679), which is 30.0% above the national average of $69,510.

How does Massachusetts rank for Real Estate Agents pay?

Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($112,730/yr).

How much do entry-level Real Estate Agents make in Massachusetts?

The lowest-paid 10% of Real Estate Agents in Massachusetts earn about $48,751 per year and the 25th percentile is $72,312.

How much do Real Estate Agents make per hour in Massachusetts?

About $43.44 per hour, based on the $90,363 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Real Estate Agents work in Massachusetts?

BLS counts 4,530 Real Estate Agents jobs in Massachusetts (OEWS May 2025).

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