Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $37,550 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.05
10th percentile $18,930
90th percentile $68,610
Employed locally 70
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,930
    25th
    $24,900
    50th (median)
    $37,550
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $68,610

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 60% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 40% 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
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,950
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,950
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $47,340
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,300

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,730
    Cashiers $26,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,910
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,190
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Bowling Green, KY is $18.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Bowling Green, KY is 33.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $18,930 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,900.