Real Estate Sales Agents pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $198,270 or more. The middle half of real estate sales agents in Rochester earn between $86,630 and $110,130.
- $46K10th
- $87K25th
- $88KMedian
- $110K75th
- $198K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,030 | $8,502 | $49.05 |
| Median | $88,310 | $7,359 | $42.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,630 | $7,219 | $41.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,130 | $9,178 | $52.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Real estate sales agents in Rochester earn 9% less than the New York average ($112,730) and 47% more than the U.S. average ($69,510). At the median the gap is +67% against the U.S. median of $52,830.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $102,030 | $88,310 | $45,760 | $198,270 | 270 |
| New York | $112,730 | $102,990 | $48,350 | $178,710 | 8,660 |
| United States | $69,510 | $52,830 | $32,970 | $123,590 | 193,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $102,030, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $75,535 a year, or $6,295 a month and $2,905 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for real estate sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $102,030 buys what about $105,148 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 4th of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($113,500).
Highest-paying cities for real estate sales agents
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,580).
- Midland, TX$118,580
- Oxnard, CA$116,500
- New York, NY$113,500
- Buffalo, NY$109,760
- Palm Bay, FL$105,970
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Rochester: questions
How much do real estate sales agents make an hour in Rochester?
$49.05 an hour on average, and $42.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate sales agents salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate sales agents take-home pay in Rochester?
About $75,535 a year ($6,295 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,030. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do real estate sales agents earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% more than the U.S. average for this job ($69,510).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9022; area Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.