Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $41,060 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $30,850
90th percentile $85,570
Employed locally 150
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,850
    25th
    $31,550
    50th (median)
    $41,060
    75th
    $52,240
    90th
    $85,570

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 36% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Billings, MT $67,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $64,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,350
    Cashiers $30,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Champaign, IL is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Champaign, IL is 27.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,850 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,550.