Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $59,890 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $21,140
90th percentile $107,390
Employed locally 2,470
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,140
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $79,380
    90th
    $107,390

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 63% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 37% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $91,510
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $74,690

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,990
    Cashiers $31,240
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,560
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Salt Lake City, UT is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $21,140 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.