Real Estate Agent Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Real Estate Agents in the United States.
Median Salary
$56,620
Mean Salary
$73,500
Employment
174,400
Category
Sales
Salary Percentiles for Real Estate Agents
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $29,300 | $2,442 | $14 |
| 25th | $36,500 | $3,042 | $18 |
| 50th (Median) | $56,620 | $4,718 | $27 |
| 75th | $93,700 | $7,808 | $45 |
| 90th (Senior) | $129,700 | $10,808 | $62 |
Real Estate Agent Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $65,113 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,076 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,414 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $58,885 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $55,488 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $59,451 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $66,812 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $64,547 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $60,017 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $65,679 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $57,752 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,319 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $57,186 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,451 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,054 | -1% |
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About Real Estate Agent Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Real Estate Agents in the United States is $56,620, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Real Estate Agents earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Real Estate Agents earn around $29,300, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $129,700 or more. There are approximately 174,400 Real Estate Agents employed across the country in the Sales sector.