Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $59,980 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $93,850
Employed locally 30
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $54,140
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $72,300
    90th
    $93,850

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 99% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Reading, PA $58,520
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,850
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $55,380

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,210
    Cashiers $26,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,990
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Altoona, PA is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.87 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Altoona, PA is 6.5% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Altoona?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,140.