U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153,740 | 1.5 % | $25.24 | $52,490 | 1.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.84 | $13.17 | $19.24 | $30.48 | $45.78 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $20,460 | $27,400 | $40,030 | $63,410 | $95,220 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | 58,170 | 21.07 | $25.90 | $53,880 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 35,510 | 6.26 | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | 30,700 | 5.68 | $24.34 | $50,620 |
| Residential Building Construction | 8,990 | 1.52 | $27.99 | $58,230 |
| Land Subdivision | 3,110 | 5.94 | $27.88 | $58,000 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | 58,170 | 21.07 | $25.90 | $53,880 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 35,510 | 6.26 | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| Land Subdivision | 3,110 | 5.94 | $27.88 | $58,000 |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | 30,700 | 5.68 | $24.34 | $50,620 |
| Residential Building Construction | 8,990 | 1.52 | $27.99 | $58,230 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 400 | 0.05 | $43.07 | $89,590 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 210 | 0.04 | $40.67 | $84,600 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 140 | 0.13 | $37.56 | $78,130 |
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | 70 | 0.04 | $37.52 | $78,040 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 2,920 | 0.14 | $35.81 | $74,480 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21,240 | 2.99 | 2.47 | $19.49 | $40,540 |
| Texas | 15,040 | 1.49 | 1.23 | $23.82 | $49,540 |
| New York | 14,390 | 1.73 | 1.43 | $36.14 | $75,180 |
| California | 12,270 | 0.88 | 0.72 | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| Virginia | 10,210 | 2.89 | 2.39 | $25.33 | $52,700 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21,240 | 2.99 | 2.47 | $19.49 | $40,540 |
| Virginia | 10,210 | 2.89 | 2.39 | $25.33 | $52,700 |
| Georgia | 9,040 | 2.42 | 2.00 | $24.52 | $50,990 |
| Delaware | 770 | 1.94 | 1.61 | $29.00 | $60,330 |
| New York | 14,390 | 1.73 | 1.43 | $36.14 | $75,180 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 790 | 1.24 | 1.03 | $40.42 | $84,070 |
| New York | 14,390 | 1.73 | 1.43 | $36.14 | $75,180 |
| Illinois | 5,030 | 0.91 | 0.75 | $34.83 | $72,440 |
| North Carolina | 3,520 | 0.93 | 0.77 | $32.84 | $68,310 |
| Vermont | 100 | 0.34 | 0.28 | $32.58 | $67,770 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 10,430 | 2.09 | 1.73 | $38.12 | $79,300 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 6,730 | 3.06 | 2.53 | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,610 | 2.45 | 2.03 | $29.44 | $61,240 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,730 | 1.90 | 1.57 | $19.58 | $40,730 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 4,510 | 4.70 | 3.89 | $18.31 | $38,090 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 4,400 | 2.20 | 1.82 | $28.47 | $59,220 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,040 | 1.14 | 0.94 | $37.03 | $77,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,580 | 1.99 | 1.64 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,170 | 1.88 | 1.55 | $27.63 | $57,480 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 2,860 | 4.16 | 3.44 | $22.66 | $47,140 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 4,510 | 4.70 | 3.89 | $18.31 | $38,090 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 500 | 4.60 | 3.81 | $24.42 | $50,800 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 2,860 | 4.16 | 3.44 | $22.66 | $47,140 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 2,740 | 3.84 | 3.17 | $25.75 | $53,560 |
| Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | 380 | 3.54 | 2.93 | $17.10 | $35,560 |
| Gainesville, FL | 410 | 3.42 | 2.83 | $11.85 | $24,640 |
| Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL | 230 | 3.41 | 2.82 | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 1,580 | 3.19 | 2.64 | $18.78 | $39,060 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 610 | 3.15 | 2.60 | $23.21 | $48,270 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | 140 | 3.15 | 2.60 | $17.52 | $36,440 |