Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $60,000 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 70
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $60,000
    75th
    $69,250
    90th
    $75,840

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 107% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 7% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,550
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,090
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,080
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,350
    Knoxville, TN $38,590
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $38,320

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,700
    Cashiers $25,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $40,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $52,120
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Johnson City, TN is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Johnson City, TN is 6.5% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.