Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $40,390 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.42
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $73,480
Employed locally 920
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $40,390
    75th
    $49,320
    90th
    $73,480

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 52% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 48% 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
    Vermont $82,630
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,720
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $72,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,940

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,290
    Retail Salespersons $33,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in St. Louis, MO-IL is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.33 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 28.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.