Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $50,100 -11% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $33,190
90th percentile $202,620
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,190
    25th
    $40,220
    50th (median)
    $50,100
    75th
    $56,560
    90th
    $202,620

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $60,110
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,030

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,470
    Cashiers$27,790
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,920
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$55,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Greenville, SC is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Greenville, SC is 11% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $33,190 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,220.