Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $40,020 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $96,370
Employed locally 80
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $40,020
    75th
    $63,760
    90th
    $96,370

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 42% 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
    Vermont $82,630
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $72,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,940

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,480
    Cashiers $28,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $45,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Columbia, MO is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Columbia, MO is 28.9% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.