How much does a real estate sales agent make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $37.58 an hour or $6,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.58
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $78,160 | $37.58 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.87 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.50 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents.
| 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 Broker | $87,670 |
| 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 sales agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $37.58 ($78,160 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $78,160 against $52,830 nationally, 48% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $123,800, so Washington pays 37% less.
Where does Washington rank for real estate sales agent pay?
25 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate sales agent make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,800 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.