Real Estate Agent Salary
Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. They provide market analysis, negotiate deals, and guide clients through the real estate transaction process.
Real Estate Agent Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level real estate agents earn around $30,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $55,000. Senior-level real estate agents can earn $110,000 or more.
Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for real estate agents varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $28,800, while the top 10% earn $112,400.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,800 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,400 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $52,030 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,200 |
| 90th Percentile | $112,400 |
Real Estate Agent Salary by State
Real Estate Agent salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $88,451, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $43,185.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $88,451 | Details → |
| #2 Massachusetts | $73,883 | Details → |
| #3 California | $71,801 | Details → |
| #4 New York | $69,720 | Details → |
| #5 Alaska | $64,517 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $63,997 | Details → |
| #7 Connecticut | $62,436 | Details → |
| #8 Maryland | $59,835 | Details → |
| #9 Washington | $59,834 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $57,233 | Details → |
| #11 Virginia | $56,713 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $55,672 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $55,672 | Details → |
| #14 Delaware | $55,152 | Details → |
| #15 Colorado | $54,632 | Details → |
| #16 Illinois | $52,550 | Details → |
| #17 Vermont | $52,550 | Details → |
| #18 Pennsylvania | $52,030 | Details → |
| #19 Minnesota | $51,510 | Details → |
| #20 Florida | $50,989 | Details → |
| #21 Maine | $50,989 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $50,469 | Details → |
| #23 Nevada | $50,469 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $50,469 | Details → |
| #25 Georgia | $49,429 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $49,429 | Details → |
| #27 North Carolina | $49,429 | Details → |
| #28 Idaho | $48,908 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $48,388 | Details → |
| #30 Nebraska | $47,868 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $47,868 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $47,868 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $47,868 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $47,347 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $46,827 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $46,827 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $46,827 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $46,827 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $46,307 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $46,307 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $46,307 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $45,786 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $45,786 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $45,266 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $45,266 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $45,266 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $44,746 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $43,705 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $43,705 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $43,185 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● List properties and conduct showings for buyers
- ● Analyze local market conditions and comparable sales
- ● Negotiate purchase agreements and contract terms
- ● Guide clients through financing and closing processes
- ● Market properties through listings, open houses, and advertising
Top Skills
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 3% growth over the next decade