Real Estate Brokers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $82,990 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.90
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $177,610
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $82,990
    75th
    $118,640
    90th
    $177,610

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 108% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 8% above 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $157,100
    Springfield, MA $123,090
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $103,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $99,830
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $86,290
    Salinas, CA $85,700

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,710
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,060
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Indianapolis, IN is $39.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 14.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.