Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,990 -13% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $120,450
Employed locally 90
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $120,450

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,360
    Retail Salespersons$32,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,030
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,140
    Insurance Sales Agents$58,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Northern Michigan is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Northern Michigan is 13% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.