Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $46,650 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $16,760
90th percentile $101,690
Employed locally 180
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,760
    25th
    $38,940
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $101,690

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 42% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,530
    Cashiers $28,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,910
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,200
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 17.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $16,760 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,940.