Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $60,110 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $128,090
Employed locally 1,350
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $83,980
    90th
    $128,090

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,030
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $51,380

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,610
    Cashiers $28,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,910
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Charleston, SC is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Charleston, SC is 6.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.