Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $91,290 +62.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.89
10th percentile $43,960
90th percentile $205,350
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,960
    25th
    $59,900
    50th (median)
    $91,290
    75th
    $101,310
    90th
    $205,350

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 81% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 19% 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
    Massachusetts $85,170
    Yuma, AZ $82,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,660
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $78,540
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,330

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,570
    Cashiers $35,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $79,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $78,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $56,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $84,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Boston, MA-NH is $43.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Boston, MA-NH is 62.1% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,960 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,900.