Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,100 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.51
10th percentile $60,460
90th percentile $110,770
Employed locally 190
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,460
    25th
    $67,370
    50th (median)
    $80,100
    75th
    $92,660
    90th
    $110,770

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 85% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,660
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,430
    Washington $76,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,590

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$37,270
    Cashiers$36,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,090
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,060
    Insurance Sales Agents$63,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Olympia, WA is $38.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Olympia, WA is 42.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $60,460 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,370.