How Much Can You Make as a Real Estate Agent?
Income for real estate agents can vary greatly and depends on years of experience, hours worked, market conditions, specializations, and more. According to ZipRecruiter, real estate agents earn a salary of $85,793 on average.
Market conditions aside, four factors determine how much real estate agents make — Hours Worked, Location, Specialty/Niche, and Years of Experience
Average Real Estate Agent Salary by Specialty or Niche
Just like doctors or nurses specialize in certain areas of medicine, real estate agents often specialize in different areas of real estate. Regardless of state, agents specializing in commercial and luxury residential properties typically earn more than their counterparts as these properties have higher price points and, therefore, higher commissions.
| Niche/Specialty | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| No specialization | $91,137 |
| Commercial Real Estate Agent | $101,309 |
| Agricultural Real Estate Agent | $85,793 |
Average Real Estate Agent Salary by State
Want to see how your state compares to the rest of the country?
This table outlines the average salary for real estate agents in each state.
State
Salary
Alabama
$77,762
Alaska
$92,394
American Samoa
$81,411
Arizona
$79,949
Arkansas
$70,942
California
$84,669
Colorado
$90,213
Connecticut
$81,613
Delaware
$85,867
District of Columbia
$96,948
Florida
$64,112
Georgia
$72,442
Hawaii
$89,135
Idaho
$80,722
Illinois
$83,135
Indiana
$81,637
Iowa
$80,582
Kansas
$76,514
Kentucky
$74,513
Louisiana
$73,363
Maine
$83,064
Maryland
$83,265
Massachusetts
$93,696
Michigan
$74,777
Minnesota
$84,026
Mississippi
$81,252
Missouri
$80,474
Montana
$78,745
Nebraska
$81,799
Nevada
$87,363
New Hampshire
$83,434
New Jersey
$87,100
New Mexico
$77,595
New York
$93,860
North Carolina
$77,969
North Dakota
$90,776
Ohio
$81,563
Oklahoma
$79,215
Oregon
$90,707
Pennsylvania
$85,999
Puerto Rico
$80,340
Rhode Island
$115,514
South Carolina
$84,018
South Dakota
$85,793
Tennessee
$77,867
Texas
$79,929
Utah
$78,103
Vermont
$91,219
Virginia
$85,057
Washington
$97,169
West Virginia
$66,418
Wisconsin
$86,595
Wyoming
$82,466
Source: ZipRecruiter