Real Estate Brokers Salary by State
The national median pay for real estate brokers is $73,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,850 in Minnesota to $111,390 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,110
- 25th percentile
- $46,480
- Median
- $73,220
- 75th percentile
- $103,360
- Top 10%
- $143,300
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 46,100 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $111,390 | +52% | $47,750 | $111,390 | 1,290 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $105,800 | +44% | $73,290 | $109,260 | Not published |
| 3 | Utah | $92,830 | +27% | $47,280 | $148,070 | Not published |
| 4 | Washington | $82,790 | +13% | $77,830 | $103,140 | Not published |
| 5 | Alabama | $82,630 | +13% | $58,120 | $82,630 | 460 |
| 6 | Michigan | $82,510 | +13% | $43,990 | $118,680 | 1,150 |
| 7 | Maryland | $81,550 | +11% | $56,320 | $164,860 | 430 |
| 8 | California | $80,450 | +10% | $37,120 | $145,660 | 8,430 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $80,340 | +10% | $61,360 | $154,620 | Not published |
| 10 | Colorado | $79,970 | +9% | $44,320 | $135,200 | 3,280 |
| 11 | Virginia | $77,270 | +6% | $45,250 | $189,360 | 1,500 |
| 12 | Vermont | $76,920 | +5% | $45,170 | $105,770 | 80 |
| 13 | Indiana | $75,000 | +2% | $30,190 | $211,420 | 740 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $74,310 | +1% | $35,560 | $133,870 | 160 |
| 15 | Arizona | $74,260 | +1% | $52,040 | $123,770 | 3,790 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $73,800 | +1% | $29,280 | $124,990 | 120 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $73,300 | 0% | $72,630 | $78,730 | 80 |
| 18 | Kansas | $69,990 | −4% | $18,550 | $125,210 | 290 |
| 19 | Delaware | $68,690 | −6% | $58,370 | $103,690 | 100 |
| 20 | Florida | $66,010 | −10% | $38,320 | $162,500 | 3,640 |
| 21 | Alaska | $65,820 | −10% | $37,490 | $151,190 | 100 |
| 22 | Ohio | $64,510 | −12% | $42,390 | $125,840 | Not published |
| 23 | Texas | $63,390 | −13% | $35,970 | $111,090 | 2,040 |
| 24 | Montana | $63,240 | −14% | $24,730 | $123,780 | 400 |
| 25 | Oregon | $63,070 | −14% | $44,980 | $96,980 | 1,670 |
| 26 | Illinois | $62,540 | −15% | $35,450 | $137,380 | 990 |
| 27 | Missouri | $62,280 | −15% | $31,590 | $111,070 | 1,980 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $60,150 | −18% | $33,560 | $108,370 | 540 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $58,960 | −19% | $36,040 | $171,600 | 140 |
| 30 | Idaho | $57,660 | −21% | $38,930 | $123,690 | 380 |
| 31 | Maine | $55,280 | −25% | $35,190 | $136,090 | Not published |
| 32 | North Carolina | $52,830 | −28% | $17,990 | $123,160 | 1,560 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $51,490 | −30% | $30,920 | $202,900 | 120 |
| 34 | Iowa | $50,140 | −32% | $19,880 | $152,170 | Not published |
| 35 | Mississippi | $41,690 | −43% | $30,470 | $100,910 | 60 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $39,850 | −46% | $36,190 | $146,130 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Real Estate Brokers salary questions
Which state pays real estate brokers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $111,390 a year (+52% vs. the national median of $73,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays real estate brokers the least?
Minnesota, with a median of $39,850 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most real estate brokers work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,430, with a median of $80,450.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.