SOC 419022

Real Estate Sales Agents

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

National Median

$56,320

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$56,320

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,940

Experienced (90th pct)

$125,140

Total Employed

190,600

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,940 - $38,940
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,940 - $85,440
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$85,440 - $125,140

Highest Paying Locations for Real Estate Sales Agents

Midland, TX

$106,340

+88.8% vs national

Burlington-South Burlington, VT

$103,930

+84.5% vs national

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

$101,370

+80.0% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$100,440

+78.3% vs national

New York

$97,440

+73.0% vs national

Real Estate Sales Agents Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Midland, TX	$106,340	300
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$103,930	N/A
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$101,370	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$100,440	9,110
New York	$97,440	10,040
Walla Walla, WA	$94,310	40
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$91,510	N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$91,290	N/A
Anchorage, AK	$90,150	80
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$88,220	N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$87,030	60
Alaska	$85,800	160
Rochester, NY	$85,560	160
Massachusetts	$85,170	N/A
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$83,320	120
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$82,700	180
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ	$82,690	330
Vermont	$82,630	90
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$82,570	N/A
Yuma, AZ	$82,560	N/A
Farmington, NM	$82,220	30
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$81,210	N/A
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$80,540	2,890
Kingston, NY	$80,500	40
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$80,130	40
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$80,100	190
New Mexico	$79,790	810
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$78,810	290
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$78,660	3,850
Ann Arbor, MI	$78,600	80
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$78,540	N/A
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$78,430	210
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$78,370	70
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$78,370	100
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$78,370	40
Yuba City, CA	$78,190	90
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$77,940	60
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$77,550	70
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$77,460	80
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$77,330	N/A
Syracuse, NY	$77,120	180
Washington	$76,980	5,470
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$75,590	80
Barnstable Town, MA	$75,580	N/A
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	$75,470	630
Binghamton, NY	$75,280	40
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$74,730	40
Utica-Rome, NY	$74,690	40
Yakima, WA	$74,240	80
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$73,980	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Real Estate Sales Agents?

The national median annual salary for Real Estate Sales Agents is $56,320, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Real Estate Sales Agentss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Real Estate Sales Agentss is Midland, TX, with a median salary of $106,340.

How much can an experienced Real Estate Sales Agents make?

Top-earning Real Estate Sales Agentss (90th percentile) make $125,140 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.