Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,500 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $129,120
Employed locally 90
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $74,840
    90th
    $129,120

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$32,160
    Cashiers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,950
    Parts Salespersons$36,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Maryland is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Maryland is 19.2% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.