Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $56,880 +1% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $101,610
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $55,030
    50th (median)
    $56,880
    75th
    $74,720
    90th
    $101,610

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Alaska $85,800
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,210

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,240
    Cashiers $28,420
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $74,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Birmingham, AL is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Birmingham, AL is 1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,030.