Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $31,170 -44.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.99
10th percentile $22,210
90th percentile $63,770
Employed locally 30
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,210
    25th
    $22,210
    50th (median)
    $31,170
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $63,770

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 45% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 55% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $82,570
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,100
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,940
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $66,140

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,270
    Retail Salespersons $29,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Waterloo, IA is $14.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Waterloo, IA is 44.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $22,210 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,210.