Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $78,430 +39.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.71
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $155,960
Employed locally 210
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $59,490
    50th (median)
    $78,430
    75th
    $111,570
    90th
    $155,960

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 111% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 11% above 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    Rochester, NY $85,560
    Kingston, NY $80,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,810

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,250
    Cashiers $31,660
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,710
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $82,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Buffalo, NY is $37.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Buffalo, NY is 39.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,490.