Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $55,380 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $83,190
Employed locally 240
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $55,380
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $83,190

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 30% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,360
    Cashiers$28,610
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,670
    Insurance Sales Agents$59,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Harrisburg, PA is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.7% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.