Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $54,040 -4% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 140
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $54,040
    75th
    $70,930
    90th
    $104,330

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 36% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,190
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,450
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,130
    Madison, WI $57,230

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$32,150
    Cashiers$29,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,100
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,680
    Insurance Sales Agents$64,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Appleton, WI is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Appleton, WI is 4% below 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.