Real Estate Sales Agents Salary (2025)
Based on 193,370 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $32,970 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,040 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $52,830 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $82,020 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $123,590 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$40K
Median
$53K
75th
$82K
90th
$124K
Highest Paying States for Real Estate Sales Agents
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $112,730 |
| District of Columbia | $99,500 |
| New Jersey | $92,310 |
| Montana | $89,580 |
| Alaska | $88,330 |
| New Mexico | $85,520 |
| Washington | $84,480 |
| Nevada | $83,470 |
| Alabama | $80,820 |
| South Carolina | $79,100 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Real Estate Sales Agents salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $112,730 per year, while South Carolina has an average of $79,100 — a difference of $33,630. 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 Sales Agents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 193,370 workers were employed as Real Estate Sales Agentss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Sales and Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $69,510 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 41-9022