Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $46,120 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $81,710
Employed locally 180
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $46,120
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $81,710

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 55% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 45% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,690
    Cashiers $28,250
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,690
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,730
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Lancaster, PA is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Lancaster, PA is 18.1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.