Real Estate Brokers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $108,910 +50.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.36
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $189,500
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $57,840
    50th (median)
    $108,910
    75th
    $163,690
    90th
    $189,500

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 97% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 3% 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
    Vallejo, CA $106,680
    Boise City, ID $106,420

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Brokers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, MA $123,090
    Massachusetts $112,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,790
    Maryland $82,500
    Worcester, MA $82,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,050

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,570
    Cashiers$35,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Boston, MA-NH is $52.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 50.7% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,840.