Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,750 -50.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $16,960
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 40
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,960
    25th
    $26,740
    50th (median)
    $27,750
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $79,030

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$22,080
    Retail Salespersons$27,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,600
    Insurance Sales Agents$46,780
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$49,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Southwest Louisiana is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Southwest Louisiana is 50.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $16,960 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,740.