Real Estate Brokers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $52,050 -28% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $115,100
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $82,200
    90th
    $115,100

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 76% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 24% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $86,290
    Columbus, OH $64,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,390
    Ohio $45,850
    Akron, OH $41,990

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Cleveland, OH is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Cleveland, OH is 28% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.