How much does a real estate sales agent make in Rochester?
$88,310a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $42.46 an hour or $7,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.46
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $88,310Highest 10%: $198,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| Median | $88,310 | $42.46 | |
| 75th | $110,100 | $52.95 | |
| 90th | $198,300 | $95.32 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents.
| New York, NY | $103,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $93,910 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,750 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,520 |
| Albany, NY | $73,560 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $42.46 ($88,310 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $88,310 against $52,830 nationally, 67% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $103,000, so Rochester pays 14% less.
Where does Rochester rank for real estate sales agent pay?
14 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate sales agent make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $198,300 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.