Real Estate Brokers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $64,110 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile —
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $64,110
    75th
    $105,880

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 87% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 13% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,330
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $92,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,050
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $76,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,280

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,520
    Cashiers $27,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,090
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,340
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Wilmington, NC is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Wilmington, NC is 11.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.