Real Estate Sales Agents Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for real estate sales agentss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $69,510 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $52,830
Total employment 193,370 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.1%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 36,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 420,900 → 433,700 (+12,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$112,730
- District of Columbia$99,500
- New Jersey$92,310
- Montana$89,580
- Alaska$88,330
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Idaho$46,650
- Kansas$47,960
- Louisiana$51,560
- Wyoming$52,450
- Mississippi$52,680
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $112,730 | $102,990 | $54 | +62.2% | 8,660 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $99,500 | $123,770 | $48 | +43.1% | 590 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $92,310 | $99,990 | $44 | +32.8% | — |
| 4 | Montana | $89,580 | $79,100 | $43 | +28.9% | 370 |
| 5 | Alaska | $88,330 | $89,170 | $42 | +27.1% | 170 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $85,520 | $76,170 | $41 | +23% | 550 |
| 7 | Washington | $84,480 | $79,130 | $41 | +21.5% | 5,150 |
| 8 | Nevada | $83,470 | $79,990 | $40 | +20.1% | 1,490 |
| 9 | Alabama | $80,820 | $60,890 | $39 | +16.3% | 1,580 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $79,100 | $56,580 | $38 | +13.8% | 4,930 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $74,610 | $51,240 | $36 | +7.3% | 7,960 |
| 12 | Colorado | $73,650 | $63,670 | $35 | +6% | 6,120 |
| 13 | Florida | $73,600 | $49,310 | $35 | +5.9% | 26,790 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $72,320 | $73,920 | $35 | +4% | — |
| 15 | Virginia | $72,040 | $63,980 | $35 | +3.6% | 5,750 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $70,160 | $57,620 | $34 | +0.9% | 240 |
| 17 | Arizona | $70,070 | $58,780 | $34 | +0.8% | 5,610 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $69,510 | $65,170 | $33 | +0% | 640 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $69,060 | $47,980 | $33 | -0.6% | 3,710 |
| 20 | California | $67,570 | $57,560 | $32 | -2.8% | 17,500 |
| 21 | Maryland | $67,460 | $52,630 | $32 | -2.9% | 2,940 |
| 22 | Oregon | $65,740 | $61,610 | $32 | -5.4% | 1,940 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $65,330 | $56,040 | $31 | -6% | 5,510 |
| 24 | Georgia | $65,250 | $46,730 | $31 | -6.1% | 9,940 |
| 25 | Maine | $64,840 | $56,930 | $31 | -6.7% | 740 |
| 26 | Michigan | $64,380 | $57,880 | $31 | -7.4% | 2,210 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $64,260 | $60,310 | $31 | -7.6% | — |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $64,190 | $58,120 | $31 | -7.7% | 5,680 |
| 29 | Texas | $63,610 | $45,740 | $31 | -8.5% | 22,250 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $63,180 | $58,610 | $30 | -9.1% | 1,120 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $62,640 | $46,770 | $30 | -9.9% | — |
| 32 | Minnesota | $61,420 | $46,410 | $30 | -11.6% | 2,530 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $61,300 | $59,050 | $29 | -11.8% | 370 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $61,130 | $46,220 | $29 | -12.1% | 690 |
| 35 | Ohio | $59,310 | $46,240 | $29 | -14.7% | 5,130 |
| 36 | Delaware | $58,630 | $47,180 | $28 | -15.7% | 900 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $57,350 | $46,250 | $28 | -17.5% | 2,360 |
| 38 | Illinois | $57,260 | $59,220 | $28 | -17.6% | 6,030 |
| 39 | Indiana | $57,030 | $46,880 | $27 | -18% | 3,680 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $56,920 | $47,240 | $27 | -18.1% | 1,400 |
| 41 | Missouri | $56,080 | $43,960 | $27 | -19.3% | 1,590 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $55,080 | $38,180 | $26 | -20.8% | 1,640 |
| 43 | Utah | $53,610 | $50,720 | $26 | -22.9% | 4,240 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $52,680 | $39,550 | $25 | -24.2% | 670 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $52,450 | $49,990 | $25 | -24.5% | 300 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $51,560 | $45,850 | $25 | -25.8% | 1,940 |
| 47 | Kansas | $47,960 | $39,770 | $23 | -31% | 1,450 |
| 48 | Idaho | $46,650 | $39,820 | $22 | -32.9% | 1,170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 396 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $115,820 | $100,760 | — |
| 2 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $111,390 | $103,630 | — |
| 3 | Midland, TX | $109,760 | $118,580 | 340 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $106,190 | $90,290 | 380 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,550 | $113,500 | 8,320 |
| 6 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $101,520 | $98,050 | 70 |
| 7 | Las Cruces, NM | $100,280 | $89,590 | 70 |
| 8 | Walla Walla, WA | $97,470 | $99,930 | 50 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,170 | $102,470 | — |
| 10 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $93,910 | $103,880 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing real estate sales agentss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $147,960 | $139,100 | 220 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $136,980 | $143,840 | 1,100 |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $136,980 | $143,840 | 1,100 |
| 4 | Death Care Services | $130,780 | $134,740 | 40 |
| 5 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $122,520 | $126,930 | 1,520 |
| 6 | Utilities | $108,420 | $118,500 | 510 |
| 7 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $108,420 | $118,500 | 510 |
| 8 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $104,320 | $99,880 | 40 |
| 9 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $99,090 | $92,710 | 60 |
| 10 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $99,090 | $93,370 | 60 |
| 11 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $98,070 | $101,510 | 270 |
| 12 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $97,750 | $116,540 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do real estate sales agents make in the U.S.?
The median real estate sales agents salary in the United States is $52,830 per year (mean $69,510), and about 80% earn between $32,970 and $123,590.
How much do real estate sales agents make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays real estate sales agents the most?
New York has the highest average pay for real estate sales agents at $112,730 per year (median $102,990).
What is the job outlook for real estate sales agents?
Employment is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 36,600 openings per year.