Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $78,600 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.79
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $80,700
Employed locally 80
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $78,600
    75th
    $79,050
    90th
    $80,700

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 90% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 10% 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
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $91,510
    Farmington, NM $82,220
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,460
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $72,710
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,990

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,970
    Cashiers $30,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $137,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Ann Arbor, MI is $37.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 39.6% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.