Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $73,720 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.44
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $129,970
Employed locally 4,040
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $62,080
    50th (median)
    $73,720
    75th
    $97,010
    90th
    $129,970

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 55% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 45% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $39,520
    Retail Salespersons $42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $101,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Francisco, CA is $35.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in San Francisco, CA is 30.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,080.