Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $44,470 -21% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 160
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $44,470
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $81,010

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 25% 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
    Anchorage, AK $90,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    Goldsboro, NC $62,960
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $59,400

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,820
    Cashiers $26,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,860
    Counter and Rental Clerks $31,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Fayetteville, NC is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Fayetteville, NC is 21% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.