How much does a real estate sales agent make in Seattle?
$79,990a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,310Median: $79,990Highest 10%: $114,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| Median | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.83 | |
| 90th | $114,100 | $54.85 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents.
| Walla Walla, WA | $97,470 |
| Olympia, WA | $82,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $75,340 |
| Kennewick, WA | $72,990 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $72,290 |
| Bellingham, WA | $72,010 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,260 |
| Portland, OR | $65,380 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,600 |
| Sales Representative | $129,600 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $105,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $100,100 |
| Real Estate Broker | $82,790 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $82,540 |
| Sales Representative | $82,260 |
| Security | $77,860 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $74,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $62,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.46 ($79,990 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,990 against $52,830 nationally, 51% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,130, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for real estate sales agent pay?
21 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate sales agent make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,100 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.