Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $40,640 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $100,120
Employed locally 220
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $40,640
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $100,120

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,300
    Cashiers $28,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $73,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,300
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,590
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Dayton, OH is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Dayton, OH is 27.8% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.