Real Estate Sales Agents Salary by State
The national median pay for real estate sales agents is $52,830 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,180 in Arkansas to $123,770 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,970
- 25th percentile
- $40,040
- Median
- $52,830
- 75th percentile
- $82,020
- Top 10%
- $123,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 193,370 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $123,770 | +134% | $38,450 | $129,760 | 590 |
| 2 | New York | $102,990 | +95% | $48,350 | $178,710 | 8,660 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $99,990 | +89% | $47,130 | $124,990 | Not published |
| 4 | Alaska | $89,170 | +69% | $52,420 | $123,120 | 170 |
| 5 | Nevada | $79,990 | +51% | $28,340 | $153,680 | 1,490 |
| 6 | Washington | $79,130 | +50% | $48,680 | $114,090 | 5,150 |
| 7 | Montana | $79,100 | +50% | $49,010 | $194,630 | 370 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $76,170 | +44% | $38,340 | $151,560 | 550 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $73,920 | +40% | $36,500 | $115,920 | Not published |
| 10 | South Dakota | $65,170 | +23% | $45,970 | $110,160 | 640 |
| 11 | Virginia | $63,980 | +21% | $36,610 | $122,100 | 5,750 |
| 12 | Colorado | $63,670 | +21% | $37,040 | $128,220 | 6,120 |
| 13 | Oregon | $61,610 | +17% | $37,100 | $105,020 | 1,940 |
| 14 | Alabama | $60,890 | +15% | $24,750 | $236,210 | 1,580 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $60,310 | +14% | $38,840 | $122,430 | Not published |
| 16 | Illinois | $59,220 | +12% | $35,830 | $79,750 | 6,030 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $59,050 | +12% | $32,180 | $97,470 | 370 |
| 18 | Arizona | $58,780 | +11% | $35,160 | $113,460 | 5,610 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $58,610 | +11% | $34,320 | $105,000 | 1,120 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $58,120 | +10% | $37,960 | $96,780 | 5,680 |
| 21 | Michigan | $57,880 | +10% | $31,590 | $104,170 | 2,210 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $57,620 | +9% | $43,950 | $97,780 | 240 |
| 23 | California | $57,560 | +9% | $40,150 | $111,320 | 17,500 |
| 24 | Maine | $56,930 | +8% | $30,920 | $114,130 | 740 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $56,580 | +7% | $36,530 | $189,590 | 4,930 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $56,040 | +6% | $31,500 | $95,760 | 5,510 |
| 27 | Maryland | $52,630 | 0% | $37,370 | $99,990 | 2,940 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $51,240 | −3% | $27,940 | $126,380 | 7,960 |
| 29 | Utah | $50,720 | −4% | $30,290 | $82,790 | 4,240 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $49,990 | −5% | $30,930 | $87,430 | 300 |
| 31 | Florida | $49,310 | −7% | $31,190 | $153,200 | 26,790 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $47,980 | −9% | $27,480 | $120,690 | 3,710 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $47,240 | −11% | $34,380 | $90,530 | 1,400 |
| 34 | Delaware | $47,180 | −11% | $34,220 | $103,140 | 900 |
| 35 | Indiana | $46,880 | −11% | $27,550 | $82,270 | 3,680 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $46,770 | −11% | $39,820 | $92,100 | Not published |
| 37 | Georgia | $46,730 | −12% | $30,220 | $130,460 | 9,940 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $46,410 | −12% | $36,150 | $108,040 | 2,530 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $46,250 | −12% | $32,160 | $92,010 | 2,360 |
| 40 | Ohio | $46,240 | −12% | $29,990 | $96,840 | 5,130 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $46,220 | −13% | $36,030 | $101,750 | 690 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $45,850 | −13% | $20,210 | $86,590 | 1,940 |
| 43 | Texas | $45,740 | −13% | $29,110 | $120,050 | 22,250 |
| 44 | Missouri | $43,960 | −17% | $30,160 | $104,770 | 1,590 |
| 45 | Idaho | $39,820 | −25% | $21,120 | $79,440 | 1,170 |
| 46 | Kansas | $39,770 | −25% | $30,190 | $83,760 | 1,450 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $39,550 | −25% | $20,950 | $94,500 | 670 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $38,180 | −28% | $24,600 | $100,800 | 1,640 |
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 Sales Agents salary questions
Which state pays real estate sales agents the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $123,770 a year (+134% vs. the national median of $52,830). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays real estate sales agents the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $38,180 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most real estate sales agents work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 26,790, with a median of $49,310.
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.