Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $78,370 +39.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $147,090
Employed locally 70
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $51,560
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $109,600
    90th
    $147,090

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,690
    Cashiers$32,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,750
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Southwest New York is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Southwest New York is 39.2% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,560.