Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $47,020 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $97,650
Employed locally 90
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $97,650

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 62% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 38% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,190
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,450
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,130
    Madison, WI $57,230

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,500
    Retail Salespersons $32,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,520
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Wausau, WI is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Wausau, WI is 16.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.