Real Estate Brokers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $79,950 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.44
10th percentile $50,330
90th percentile $154,560
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,330
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $79,950
    75th
    $99,260
    90th
    $154,560

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 85% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 15% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Salinas, CA $85,700
    Redding, CA $85,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,580
    Cashiers $36,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $70,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $78,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Los Angeles, CA is $38.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.06 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $50,330 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.