Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for real estate sales agents is $28.18 an hour ($58,610 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$28.18Median hourly pay
$39,570–$76,040Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in Kentucky

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($52,830). Kentucky ranks 19th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for real estate sales agents in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.50$34,320
25% of workers$19.03$39,570
Half of workers (median)$28.18$58,610
75% of workers$36.56$76,040
90% of workers$50.48$105,000

Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lexington-Fayette$55,460200
Louisville/Jefferson County$49,4800
Bowling Green$38,76040

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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Counter and Rental Clerks$38,990
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$52,790
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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.