Real Estate Brokers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,480 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $51,100
90th percentile $96,110
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,100
    25th
    $62,660
    50th (median)
    $76,480
    75th
    $93,720
    90th
    $96,110

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 80% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 20% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,330
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $92,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,280
    Wilmington, NC $64,110

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,090
    Cashiers $28,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Raleigh, NC is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $51,100 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,660.