Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $48,290 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $42,970
90th percentile $140,730
Employed locally 30
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,970
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $78,940
    90th
    $140,730

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 50% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 50% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,430
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,430

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,530
    Retail Salespersons $35,200
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $96,350
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Trenton, NJ is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Trenton, NJ is 14.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $42,970 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.