Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for real estate sales agents is $22.24 an hour ($46,250 a year). About 2,360 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($52,830). Tennessee ranks 39th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for real estate sales agents in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.46 | $32,160 |
| 25% of workers | $17.41 | $36,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.24 | $46,250 |
| 75% of workers | $37.21 | $77,400 |
| 90% of workers | $44.24 | $92,010 |
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $52,250 | 1,080 |
| Chattanooga | $46,910 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $46,670 | 60 |
| Memphis | $46,490 | 470 |
| Clarksville | $43,960 | 90 |
| Knoxville | $37,820 | 290 |
| Johnson City | $36,650 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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