Real Estate Brokers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for real estate brokers is $35.20 an hour ($73,220 a year). About 46,100 people work in this job there.
Pay range for real estate brokers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| 25% of workers | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.20 | $73,220 |
| 75% of workers | $49.69 | $103,360 |
| 90% of workers | $68.89 | $143,300 |
Best-paying states for real estate brokers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $111,390 | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | $105,800 | 0 |
| Utah | $92,830 | 0 |
| Washington | $82,790 | 0 |
| Alabama | $82,630 | 460 |
| Michigan | $82,510 | 1,150 |
| Maryland | $81,550 | 430 |
| California | $80,450 | 8,430 |
| New Mexico | $80,340 | 0 |
| Colorado | $79,970 | 3,280 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $74,260
- California · $80,450
- Colorado · $79,970
- Florida · $66,010
- Illinois · $62,540
- Indiana · $75,000
- Michigan · $82,510
- Missouri · $62,280
- New Jersey · $111,390
- North Carolina · $52,830
- Oregon · $63,070
- Tennessee · $60,150
- Texas · $63,390
- Virginia · $77,270
Education, experience and outlook for real estate brokers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $148,270 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $62,280 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,740 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 |
| Loan Officers | $76,690 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $52,830 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 |
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