Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $47,720 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $106,300
Employed locally 70
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $66,290
    90th
    $106,300

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 74% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,800
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Richmond, VA $66,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,330

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,220
    Cashiers$27,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks$37,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Blacksburg, VA is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Blacksburg, VA is 15.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.