Real Estate Brokers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $80,020 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $60,780
90th percentile $102,450
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,780
    25th
    $73,060
    50th (median)
    $80,020
    75th
    $91,310
    90th
    $102,450

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 105% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 5% 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
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $99,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,500
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,330
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $94,990
    New York $94,170
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $92,830

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,120
    Cashiers $33,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,640
    Parts Salespersons $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Salem, OR is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Salem, OR is 10.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $60,780 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,060.