Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $49,540 -12% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $157,200
Employed locally 100
National median $56,320

Compare Real Estate Sales Agents salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Lansing, MI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Real Estate Sales Agents
in
Lansing, MI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $49,540
    75th
    $75,520
    90th
    $157,200

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $91,510
    Farmington, NM $82,220
    Ann Arbor, MI $78,600
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,460
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $72,710

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,390
    Cashiers $29,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,460
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,530
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Lansing, MI is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Lansing, MI is 12% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.