Real Estate Sales Agents pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,770 or more. The middle half of real estate sales agents in Washington earn between $45,850 and $109,970.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $78KMedian
- $110K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,770 | $6,648 | $38.35 |
| Median | $78,160 | $6,513 | $37.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,850 | $3,821 | $22.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,970 | $9,164 | $52.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Real estate sales agents in Washington earn 20% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($99,500) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($69,510). At the median the gap is +48% against the U.S. median of $52,830.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,770 | $78,160 | $38,030 | $123,770 | 3,250 |
| Washington, D.C. | $99,500 | $123,770 | $38,450 | $129,760 | 590 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $79,770, a single filer in Washington takes home about $61,136 a year, or $5,095 a month and $2,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $62,184 | $5,182 |
| Working in MD | $61,371 | $5,114 |
| Working in VA | $61,176 | $5,098 |
| Working in DC | $61,136 | $5,095 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for real estate sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $79,770 buys what about $73,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$63,560
- Baltimore, MD$71,660
- Winchester, VA$59,580
- Lexington Park, MD$68,330
- Gettysburg, PA$67,960
- Chambersburg, PA$64,570
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
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Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Washington: questions
How much do real estate sales agents make an hour in Washington?
$38.35 an hour on average, and $37.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate sales agents salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate sales agents take-home pay in Washington?
About $61,136 a year ($5,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,770.
Do real estate sales agents earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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