How much does a real estate broker make in Washington?
$87,670a year
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $42.15 an hour or $7,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.15
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 86
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,320Median: $87,670Highest 10%: $174,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 25th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| Median | $87,670 | $42.15 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.62 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $84.01 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $42.15 ($87,670 a year).
Do real estate brokers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $87,670 against $73,220 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Washington rank for real estate broker pay?
13 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate broker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,700 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.