How much does a real estate broker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.20 an hour or $6,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.20
- Average (mean)
- $83,950
- Jobs
- 46,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $73,220 | $35.20 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.69 | |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.89 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $111,400 |
| Connecticut | $105,800 |
| Utah | $92,830 |
| Washington | $82,790 |
| Alabama | $82,630 |
| Michigan | $82,510 |
| Maryland | $81,550 |
| California | $80,450 |
| New Mexico | $80,340 |
| Colorado | $79,970 |
| Virginia | $77,270 |
| Vermont | $76,920 |
| Indiana | $75,000 |
| Hawaii | $74,310 |
| Arizona | $74,260 |
| Arkansas | $73,800 |
| North Dakota | $73,300 |
| Kansas | $69,990 |
| Delaware | $68,690 |
| Florida | $66,010 |
| Alaska | $65,820 |
| Ohio | $64,510 |
| Texas | $63,390 |
| Montana | $63,240 |
| Oregon | $63,070 |
| Illinois | $62,540 |
| Missouri | $62,280 |
| Tennessee | $60,150 |
| West Virginia | $58,960 |
| Idaho | $57,660 |
| Maine | $55,280 |
| North Carolina | $52,830 |
| New Hampshire | $51,490 |
| Iowa | $50,140 |
| Mississippi | $41,690 |
| Minnesota | $39,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $168,300 |
| Durham, NC | $124,200 |
| Boise City, ID | $104,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $103,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,020 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,950 |
| Charlotte, NC | $95,320 |
| Orlando, FL | $94,990 |
| Provo, UT | $92,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $89,150 |
| Medford, OR | $88,760 |
| Washington, DC | $87,670 |
| Dayton, OH | $86,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $85,600 |
In other countries
Real Estate Broker belongs to the international group "Real estate agents and property managers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,320
- Model$48,470
- Real Estate Sales Agent$52,830
- Sales Engineer$124,900
- Telemarketer$35,450
- Door-to-Door Sales Worker$41,380
- Sale and Related Worker$48,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.20 ($73,220 a year).
How much does a real estate broker make a month?
About $6,102 a month before tax, based on a median of $73,220 a year.
How much does a real estate broker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year ($17.84 an hour); the top 10% make $143,300 or more.
Which state pays real estate brokers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $111,400 a year, followed by Connecticut ($105,800) and Utah ($92,830).
Which city pays real estate brokers the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $168,300 a year.
How many real estate brokers are there in the United States?
About 46,100 people work as real estate brokers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.