Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $31,780 -43.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $72,400
Employed locally 50
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $22,550
    50th (median)
    $31,780
    75th
    $61,280
    90th
    $72,400

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 41% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 59% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $82,570
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,100
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,940
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $66,140

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,100
    Retail Salespersons $30,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,620
    Insurance Sales Agents $76,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 43.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,550.