Real Estate Brokers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $90,850 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.68
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $226,500
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $64,170
    50th (median)
    $90,850
    75th
    $135,290
    90th
    $226,500

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 68% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 32% 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
    Salinas, CA $85,700
    Redding, CA $85,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,270

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $39,520
    Retail Salespersons $42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $101,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in San Francisco, CA is $43.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in San Francisco, CA is 25.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,170.