Real Estate Brokers Salary (2025)
Based on 46,100 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,110 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,480 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $73,220 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $103,360 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $143,300 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$46K
Median
$73K
75th
$103K
90th
$143K
Highest Paying States for Real Estate Brokers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $105,630 |
| Connecticut | $101,590 |
| Virginia | $97,560 |
| Maryland | $97,390 |
| Utah | $96,480 |
| New Mexico | $96,320 |
| Indiana | $92,470 |
| Colorado | $91,510 |
| Washington | $89,720 |
| California | $89,020 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Real Estate Brokers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $105,630 per year, while California has an average of $89,020 — a difference of $16,610. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Real Estate Brokers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 46,100 workers were employed as Real Estate Brokerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Sales and Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $83,950 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 41-9021