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Pay scales steeply with tenure for Real Estate Agents. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $48,500 | $27,900 | $79,400 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $60,200 | $34,700 | $98,700 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $69,300 | $39,900 | $113,500 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $83,100 | $47,800 | $136,200 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $94,200 | $54,200 | $154,300 |
Top 10 states by median Real Estate Agent salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $107,500 | $81,700 | $139,700 | +55% |
| New York | $104,000 | $79,000 | $135,200 | +50% |
| Hawaii | $97,100 | $73,800 | $126,200 | +40% |
| Washington DC | $97,100 | $73,800 | $126,200 | +40% |
| Massachusetts | $90,100 | $68,500 | $117,200 | +30% |
| Washington | $90,100 | $68,500 | $117,200 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $87,400 | $66,400 | $113,600 | +26% |
| Colorado | $86,700 | $65,900 | $112,700 | +25% |
| Connecticut | $83,900 | $63,800 | $109,100 | +21% |
| Maryland | $83,200 | $63,200 | $108,200 | +20% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $58,900 | $44,800 | $76,600 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $58,200 | $44,300 | $75,700 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $58,200 | $44,300 | $75,700 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $58,200 | $44,300 | $75,700 | -16% |
| Alabama | $57,600 | $43,700 | $74,800 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $57,600 | $43,700 | $74,800 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $55,500 | $42,200 | $72,100 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $55,500 | $42,200 | $72,100 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $54,100 | $41,100 | $70,300 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $54,100 | $41,100 | $70,300 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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