Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $48,740 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $42,140
90th percentile $99,680
Employed locally 80
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,140
    25th
    $42,290
    50th (median)
    $48,740
    75th
    $60,450
    90th
    $99,680

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 39% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,030
    Retail Salespersons$36,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks$43,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Modesto, CA is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Modesto, CA is 13.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,140 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,290.