Real Estate Brokers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $80,450 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.68
10th percentile $80,450
90th percentile $136,060
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,450
    25th
    $80,450
    50th (median)
    $80,450
    75th
    $136,060
    90th
    $136,060

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 79% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 21% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,110
    Retail Salespersons $36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in San Diego, CA is $38.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.41 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in San Diego, CA is 11.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $80,450 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,450.