Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $45,360 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $96,240
Employed locally 50
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,710
    50th (median)
    $45,360
    75th
    $55,310
    90th
    $96,240

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 42% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Billings, MT $67,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $64,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,690
    Retail Salespersons $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $70,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Bloomington, IL is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Bloomington, IL is 19.5% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,710.