How Much Does a Real Estate Agent Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$52,830
Real estate agents in the U.S. earn a median of $52,830 a year, or $25.40 an hour. Half of real estate agents earn more than $52,830 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $123,590.
Pay percentiles for real estate agents
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15.85 | $32,970 |
| 25th | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 50th (median) | $25.40 | $52,830 |
| 75th | $39.43 | $82,020 |
| 90th | $59.42 | $123,590 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Real Estate Sales Agents (SOC 41-9022). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for real estate agents
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $123,770 | $59.51 | +134% |
| New York | $102,990 | $49.51 | +95% |
| New Jersey | $99,990 | $48.07 | +89% |
| Alaska | $89,170 | $42.87 | +69% |
| Nevada | $79,990 | $38.46 | +51% |
| Washington | $79,130 | $38.04 | +50% |
| Montana | $79,100 | $38.03 | +50% |
| New Mexico | $76,170 | $36.62 | +44% |
| North Dakota | $73,920 | $35.54 | +40% |
| South Dakota | $65,170 | $31.33 | +23% |
| United States | $52,830 | $25.40 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many real estate agents are there?
BLS counts about 193,370 real estate agents employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Real Estate Sales Agents”. The most jobs are in Florida (26,790), Texas (22,250) and California (17,500).
The mean (average) annual wage is $69,510, higher than the median of $52,830.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,403
- Biweekly
- $2,032
- Weekly
- $1,016
- Daily (8 hours)
- $203
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do real estate agents make an hour?
The median hourly wage for real estate agents is $25.40. The middle 50% earn between $19.25 and $39.43 an hour.
Which state pays real estate agents the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for real estate agents at $123,770, +134% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for real estate agents?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of real estate agents earn less than $32,970 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.