Real Estate Brokers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,860 -20% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $165,090
Employed locally 530
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $57,860
    75th
    $116,250
    90th
    $165,090

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 72% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,700
    El Paso, TX $66,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,090
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $62,940

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,260
    Cashiers$28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Houston, TX is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Houston, TX is 20% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.