Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,290 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $30,190
90th percentile $102,560
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,190
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $94,800
    90th
    $102,560

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 87% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 13% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $66,140
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,950
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,490

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,620
    Cashiers$29,200
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,560
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,300
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Tampa, FL is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Tampa, FL is 10.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,190 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.