Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,150 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $30,220
90th percentile $88,040
Employed locally 60
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,220
    25th
    $30,890
    50th (median)
    $43,150
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $88,040

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,430
    Retail Salespersons $31,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,340
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,330
    Parts Salespersons $35,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in South Illinois is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in South Illinois is 23.4% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,220 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,890.