How much does a real estate broker make in North Carolina?
$52,830a year
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers in North Carolina. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.40
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,990Median: $52,830Highest 10%: $123,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,990 | $8.65 | |
| 25th | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| Median | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| 75th | $74,010 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $123,200 | $59.21 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $124,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $95,320 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,840 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $70,800 |
| Wilmington, NC | $57,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate brokers.
| 29. West Virginia | $58,960 |
| 30. Idaho | $57,660 |
| 31. Maine | $55,280 |
| 32. North Carolina | $52,830 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $51,490 |
| 34. Iowa | $50,140 |
| 35. Mississippi | $41,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.40 ($52,830 a year).
Do real estate brokers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,830 against $73,220 nationally, 28% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for real estate broker pay?
North Carolina ranks 32 of 36 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays real estate brokers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $124,200 a year.
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.