How much does a real estate agent make? Real Estate Agent salary and hourly pay
A real estate agent in the US earns a median of $52,830 a year, about $25.40 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,970 and the top 10% earn over $123,590. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, District of Columbia, has a median of $123,770.
Real Estate Agent pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a real estate agent make an hour?
The median real estate agent earns $25.40 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $15.85 for the lowest-paid 10% to $59.42 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $32,970 | $15.85 |
| Lower 25% | $40,040 | $19.25 |
| Median (typical) | $52,830 | $25.40 |
| Upper 25% | $82,020 | $39.43 |
| Top 10% | $123,590 | $59.42 |
Real Estate Agent salary by state
Median annual pay for real estate agents in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,890 | $29.27 |
| Alaska | $89,170 | $42.87 |
| Arizona | $58,780 | $28.26 |
| Arkansas | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| California | $57,560 | $27.67 |
| Colorado | $63,670 | $30.61 |
| Connecticut | $46,770 | $22.49 |
| Delaware | $47,180 | $22.68 |
| District of Columbia | $123,770 | $59.50 |
| Florida | $49,310 | $23.71 |
| Georgia | $46,730 | $22.47 |
| Hawaii | $46,220 | $22.22 |
| Idaho | $39,820 | $19.14 |
| Illinois | $59,220 | $28.47 |
| Indiana | $46,880 | $22.54 |
| Iowa | Not published | – |
| Kansas | $39,770 | $19.12 |
| Kentucky | $58,610 | $28.18 |
| Louisiana | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| Maine | $56,930 | $27.37 |
| Maryland | $52,630 | $25.30 |
| Massachusetts | Not published | – |
| Michigan | $57,880 | $27.83 |
| Minnesota | $46,410 | $22.31 |
| Mississippi | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| Missouri | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Montana | $79,100 | $38.03 |
| Nebraska | $47,240 | $22.71 |
| Nevada | $79,990 | $38.46 |
| New Hampshire | $57,620 | $27.70 |
| New Jersey | $99,990 | $48.07 |
| New Mexico | $76,170 | $36.62 |
| New York | $102,990 | $49.51 |
| North Carolina | $51,240 | $24.63 |
| North Dakota | $73,920 | $35.54 |
| Ohio | $46,240 | $22.23 |
| Oklahoma | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| Oregon | $61,610 | $29.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| Rhode Island | $60,310 | $29.00 |
| South Carolina | $56,580 | $27.20 |
| South Dakota | $65,170 | $31.33 |
| Tennessee | $46,250 | $22.24 |
| Texas | $45,740 | $21.99 |
| Utah | $50,720 | $24.38 |
| Vermont | Not published | – |
| Virginia | $63,980 | $30.76 |
| Washington | $79,130 | $38.04 |
| West Virginia | $59,050 | $28.39 |
| Wisconsin | $58,120 | $27.94 |
| Wyoming | $49,990 | $24.03 |
Highest-paying states for real estate agents
- District of Columbia: $123,770 median
- New York: $102,990 median
- New Jersey: $99,990 median
- Alaska: $89,170 median
- Nevada: $79,990 median
The lowest medians are in Arkansas ($38,180), Mississippi ($39,550), Kansas ($39,770), Idaho ($39,820), Missouri ($43,960). The most real estate agent jobs are in Florida (26,790 jobs), Texas (22,250 jobs), California (17,500 jobs), Georgia (9,940 jobs), New York (8,660 jobs).
How much does a real estate agent make a month?
At the median salary of $52,830, a real estate agent earns about $4,402 a month, $2,032 every two weeks or $1,016 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced real estate agent pay
New real estate agents typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,970 a year and the lowest 25% under $40,040. The top 25% earn over $82,020 and the top 10% over $123,590. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Real Estate Agent salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Real estate agent | $52,830 |
| Pilot | $232,140 |
| Paralegal | $62,890 |
| Police officer | $76,210 |
| Firefighter | $59,280 |
| Flight attendant | $63,580 |
| Air traffic controller | $148,080 |
Common questions
How much does a real estate agent make?
The US median is $52,830 a year ($25.40 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a real estate agent make an hour?
The median is about $25.40 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $15.85 and the top 10% about $59.42 an hour.
Which state pays real estate agents the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median at $123,770, followed by New York ($102,990) and New Jersey ($99,990).
How much does a real estate agent make a month?
At the US median of $52,830 a year, about $4,402 a month or $2,032 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level real estate agent make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,970 a year and the lowest 25% under $40,040, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of real estate agents make?
The top 10% earn over $123,590 a year; the top 25% earn over $82,020.
How much does a real estate agent make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $57,560 in California, $45,740 in Texas, $49,310 in Florida, $102,990 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. Note: BLS counts only employees, not self-employed real estate agents or business owners, whose income can be quite different. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.