Real Estate Brokers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,700 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $114,220
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $66,700
    75th
    $66,700
    90th
    $114,220

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 68% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Brokers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $157,100
    Springfield, MA $123,090
    Iowa $116,920
    Massachusetts $112,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Brokers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $89,110
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,060
    El Paso, TX $66,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,090
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $62,940
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,860

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,680
    Cashiers$30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Austin, TX is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.80 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Austin, TX is 7.7% below the national median of $72,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Brokers in Austin?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.