Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $60,880 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $104,420
Employed locally 1,210
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $41,150
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $85,810
    90th
    $104,420

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 36% 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
    New York $97,440
    Anchorage, AK $90,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $82,570
    Ann Arbor, MI $78,600

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,770
    Cashiers$35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks$45,100

    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, OR-WA is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.95 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, OR-WA is 8.1% 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 $36,910 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,150.