Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $57,230 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $109,090
Employed locally 610
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $57,230
    75th
    $79,150
    90th
    $109,090

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 66% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 34% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,190
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,450
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,130
    Sheboygan, WI $56,000

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,630
    Cashiers $30,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Madison, WI is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Madison, WI is 1.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.