Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $80,540 +43% vs national
Median hourly $38.72
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $114,990
Employed locally 2,890
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $44,300
    50th (median)
    $80,540
    75th
    $101,170
    90th
    $114,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 82% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 18% 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
    Odessa, TX $67,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,130
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,050
    Abilene, TX $47,890

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,680
    Cashiers$30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Austin, TX is $38.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Austin, TX is 43% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,300.