Real Estate Sales Agent Career

Job Description: Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.


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Real Estate Sales Agent Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$70,970

Median Hourly Wage

$34.12*

Total Employed Nationally

190,600


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.