Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $70,340 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $155,150
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $42,590
    50th (median)
    $70,340
    75th
    $141,190
    90th
    $155,150

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 68% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 32% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $89,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,700
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,540
    New Mexico $79,790

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $91,530
    Cashiers $37,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $80,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Boulder, CO is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Boulder, CO is 24.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,590.