Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $48,690 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $23,280
90th percentile $100,620
Employed locally 50
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,280
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $100,620

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 79% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 21% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Altoona, PA $59,980
    Reading, PA $58,520
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,850

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,340
    Cashiers $28,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Erie, PA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Erie, PA is 13.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $23,280 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.