How much does a real estate sales agent make in North Carolina?
$51,240a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in North Carolina. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,940Median: $51,240Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| Median | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $99,890 | $48.02 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.76 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $76,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,930 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,940 |
| Durham, NC | $60,230 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,450 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,260 |
| Asheville, NC | $45,640 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,260 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $41,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate sales agents.
| 25. South Carolina | $56,580 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $56,040 |
| 27. Maryland | $52,630 |
| 28. North Carolina | $51,240 |
| 29. Utah | $50,720 |
| 30. Wyoming | $49,990 |
| 31. Florida | $49,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.63 ($51,240 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $51,240 against $52,830 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for real estate sales agent pay?
North Carolina ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays real estate sales agents the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $76,500 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.