Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $77,330 +37.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.18
10th percentile $51,010
90th percentile $102,320
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,010
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $77,330
    75th
    $99,470
    90th
    $102,320

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,590
    Cashiers $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $54,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $73,790
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Massachusetts is $37.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Massachusetts is 37.3% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $51,010 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.