Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $88,220 +56.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.41
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $179,500
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $52,590
    50th (median)
    $88,220
    75th
    $161,200
    90th
    $179,500

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 56% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 44% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190
    Utica-Rome, NY $74,690

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Cashiers $41,890
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in San Jose, CA is $42.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in San Jose, CA is 56.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,590.