Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $78,660 +39.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $132,200
Employed locally 3,850
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $59,760
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $99,820
    90th
    $132,200

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,430
    Washington $76,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,590

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $39,180
    Cashiers $39,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $81,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $93,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Seattle, WA is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Seattle, WA is 39.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,760.