Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $56,850 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $106,480
Employed locally 730
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $79,330
    90th
    $106,480

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 77% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 23% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Altoona, PA $59,980
    Reading, PA $58,520
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $55,380

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,020
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $71,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.