Real Estate Brokers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $85,700 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.20
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile —
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $85,700
    75th
    $159,740

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 91% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 9% 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
    Redding, CA $85,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,270

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,470
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Salinas, CA is $41.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Salinas, CA is 18.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.