Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $38,320 -32% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 930
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $38,320
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $87,050

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 46% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 54% 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
    Johnson City, TN $60,000
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,550
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,090
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,080
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $39,350
    Knoxville, TN $38,590

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,120
    Cashiers $29,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,340
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $90,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Nashville, TN is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Nashville, TN is 32% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.