Real Estate Brokers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $62,420 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $117,140
Employed locally 570
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $44,300
    50th (median)
    $62,420
    75th
    $85,180
    90th
    $117,140

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $157,100
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $96,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $89,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,270
    Vermont $82,270

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,290
    Retail Salespersons $33,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.12 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13.6% below 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,300.