Real Estate Brokers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $53,340 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $31,990
90th percentile $123,080
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,990
    25th
    $34,390
    50th (median)
    $53,340
    75th
    $102,480
    90th
    $123,080

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 60% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 40% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $103,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $99,830
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $96,500
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $94,990
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $87,990
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Portland, ME is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Portland, ME is 26.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $31,990 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,390.