Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $62,960 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $32,110
90th percentile $90,890
Employed locally 40
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,110
    25th
    $35,440
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $90,890
    90th
    $90,890

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 108% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 8% above 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $59,400
    Grand Junction, CO $58,450

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,330
    Retail Salespersons $29,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,330
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Goldsboro, NC is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Goldsboro, NC is 11.8% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $32,110 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,440.