Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $47,390 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 2,430
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $113,730
    90th
    $113,730

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 49% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 51% 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
    Anchorage, AK $90,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    Goldsboro, NC $62,960
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $59,400

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,090
    Cashiers $28,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Raleigh, NC is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Raleigh, NC is 15.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.