Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for real estate sales agents is $37.58 an hour ($78,160 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.

$37.58Median hourly pay
$45,850–$109,970Middle half of workers, yearly
3,250People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 48% higher than the U.S. median ($52,830). It is 37% lower than the District of Columbia median ($123,770).

Pay range for real estate sales agents in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.29$38,030
25% of workers$22.04$45,850
Half of workers (median)$37.58$78,160
75% of workers$52.87$109,970
90% of workers$59.51$123,770

Real Estate Sales Agents pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$78,1603,250

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for real estate sales agents

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 32,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Row AgentBuyers AgentClosing AgentLeasing ProfessionalLeasing SpecialistReal Estate CloserReal Estate RepresentativeReal Estate RepReal Estate SpecialistRealtorAgricultural Real Estate AgentApartment Leasing Agent

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.