Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $66,550 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $107,270
Employed locally 630
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $66,550
    75th
    $83,150
    90th
    $107,270

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 79% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,690
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,800
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,330
    Vallejo, CA $63,020

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Richmond, VA is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Richmond, VA is 18.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.