How much does a real estate broker make in Cleveland?
$78,330a year
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $37.66 an hour or $6,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.66
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 86
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,960Median: $78,330Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $60,640 | $29.15 | |
| Median | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 75th | $96,050 | $46.18 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.89 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers.
| Dayton, OH | $86,290 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,880 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $98,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $95,280 |
| Sales Representative | $82,250 |
| Sales Representative | $76,020 |
| Security | $75,900 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $72,020 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,830 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $47,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $46,260 |
| Travel Agent | $46,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $37.66 ($78,330 a year).
Do real estate brokers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $78,330 against $73,220 nationally, 7% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $64,510, so Cleveland pays 21% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for real estate broker pay?
28 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate broker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 or more.
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.