Real Estate Brokers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $73,220 · Median hourly: $35.20 · Employment: 46,100
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 |
| 25th | $46,480 | $22.35 |
| Median | $73,220 | $35.20 |
| 75th | $103,360 | $49.69 |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.89 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-9021
- Total U.S. employment: 46,100
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 46,100 real estate brokers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Real Estate Brokers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82,630 | $39.73 | +12.9% | 460 |
| Alaska | $65,820 | $31.64 | -10.1% | 100 |
| Arizona | $74,260 | $35.70 | +1.4% | 3,790 |
| Arkansas | $73,800 | $35.48 | +0.8% | 120 |
| California | $80,450 | $38.68 | +9.9% | 8,430 |
| Colorado | $79,970 | $38.45 | +9.2% | 3,280 |
| Connecticut | $105,800 | $50.86 | +44.5% | 0 |
| Delaware | $68,690 | $33.02 | -6.2% | 100 |
| Florida | $66,010 | $31.74 | -9.8% | 3,640 |
| Hawaii | $74,310 | $35.72 | +1.5% | 160 |
| Idaho | $57,660 | $27.72 | -21.3% | 380 |
| Illinois | $62,540 | $30.07 | -14.6% | 990 |
| Indiana | $75,000 | $36.06 | +2.4% | 740 |
| Iowa | $50,140 | $24.11 | -31.5% | 0 |
| Kansas | $69,990 | $33.65 | -4.4% | 290 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | 150 |
| Maine | $55,280 | $26.58 | -24.5% | 0 |
| Maryland | $81,550 | $39.21 | +11.4% | 430 |
| Michigan | $82,510 | $39.67 | +12.7% | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | $39,850 | $19.16 | -45.6% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $41,690 | $20.05 | -43.1% | 60 |
| Missouri | $62,280 | $29.94 | -14.9% | 1,980 |
| Montana | $63,240 | $30.40 | -13.6% | 400 |
| New Hampshire | $51,490 | $24.76 | -29.7% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $111,390 | $53.55 | +52.1% | 1,290 |
| New Mexico | $80,340 | $38.63 | +9.7% | 0 |
| North Carolina | $52,830 | $25.40 | -27.8% | 1,560 |
| North Dakota | $73,300 | $35.24 | +0.1% | 80 |
| Ohio | $64,510 | $31.02 | -11.9% | 0 |
| Oregon | $63,070 | $30.32 | -13.9% | 1,670 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 1,200 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 760 |
| Tennessee | $60,150 | $28.92 | -17.9% | 540 |
| Texas | $63,390 | $30.48 | -13.4% | 2,040 |
| Utah | $92,830 | $44.63 | +26.8% | 0 |
| Vermont | $76,920 | $36.98 | +5.1% | 80 |
| Virginia | $77,270 | $37.15 | +5.5% | 1,500 |
| Washington | $82,790 | $39.80 | +13.1% | 0 |
| West Virginia | $58,960 | $28.35 | -19.5% | 140 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | 440 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for real estate brokers?
The median annual wage for real estate brokers is $73,220 ($35.20 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays real estate brokers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many real estate brokers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 46,100 real estate brokers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do real estate brokers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.20. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.