How much does a real estate sales agent make in New York?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in New York. That is $49.51 an hour or $8,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.51
- Vs. national median
- +95%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 8,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,350Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $178,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 75th | $156,800 | $75.39 | |
| 90th | $178,700 | $85.92 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $103,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $93,910 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,750 |
| Rochester, NY | $88,310 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,520 |
| Albany, NY | $73,560 |
| Utica, NY | $67,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate sales agents.
| 1. District of Columbia | $123,800 |
| 2. New York | $103,000 |
| 3. New Jersey | $99,990 |
| 4. Alaska | $89,170 |
| 5. Nevada | $79,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.51 ($103,000 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $52,830 nationally, 95% more.
Where does New York rank for real estate sales agent pay?
New York ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays real estate sales agents the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $103,600 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.