Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,690 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $131,110
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $85,300
    90th
    $131,110

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 60% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 40% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $89,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,700
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,540
    New Mexico $79,790

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$37,500
    Cashiers$36,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80,380
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$65,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Denver, CO is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Denver, CO is 9.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.