Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for real estate sales agents is $20.18 an hour ($41,970 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.

$20.18Median hourly pay
$29,990–$50,050Middle half of workers, yearly
1,520People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($52,830). It is 9% lower than the Ohio median ($46,240).

Pay range for real estate sales agents in Columbus (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.42$29,990
25% of workers$14.42$29,990
Half of workers (median)$20.18$41,970
75% of workers$24.06$50,050
90% of workers$30.48$63,400

Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$48,5401,430
Sandusky$45,81040
Canton-Massillon$45,620200
Cleveland$44,3201,040
Youngstown-Warren$43,990110
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$43,570180
Toledo$43,220220
Columbus (this page)$41,9701,520

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,390
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77,030
Insurance Sales Agents$51,220
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,880
Loan Officers$82,160
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,180
Personal Financial Advisors$81,600

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.