Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,370 +39.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $147,090
Employed locally 40
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $102,470
    90th
    $147,090

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,770
    Cashiers $32,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,230
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Capital/Northern New York is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.72 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Capital/Northern New York is 39.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.