Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $46,590 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $75,420
Employed locally 1,240
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $75,420

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Johnson City, TN $60,000
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,950
    Springfield, OH $56,870
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,400
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,740

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Columbus, OH is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Columbus, OH is 17.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.