Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $51,920 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $91,530
Employed locally 420
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $51,920
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $91,530

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 82% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 18% 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
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $66,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,950
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,470
    Cashiers$28,440
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,590
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Lakeland, FL is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Lakeland, FL is 7.8% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.