Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,860 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $109,630
Employed locally 520
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $62,860
    75th
    $109,630
    90th
    $109,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 71% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 29% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $91,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $83,320
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,700
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $82,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,130

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Portland, ME is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Portland, ME is 11.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.