Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Asheville, NC

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

Median annual salary $52,050 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $26,160
90th percentile $85,290
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,160
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $85,290

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 25% 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
    Anchorage, AK $90,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    Goldsboro, NC $62,960
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $59,400

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,880
    Cashiers $28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Asheville, NC is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Asheville, NC is 7.6% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $26,160 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.