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Average Real Estate Agent Income by State 2026

Real estate agent and broker income in all 50 states. Commission-based earnings and market analysis.

$85,250
Highest (California)
$42,900
Lowest (Mississippi)
$55,165
National Average
$65,476
Best Adjusted (Colorado)

Top 5 Highest Pay

#1 California$85,250
#2 New York$82,500
#3 Hawaii$74,250
#4 Massachusetts$71,500
#5 Washington$70,400

Top 5 Best Value (COL Adj.)

#1 Colorado$65,476
#2 Texas$65,054
#3 Illinois$62,097
#4 Washington$61,217
#5 Georgia$60,323

Bottom 5 Lowest Pay

#50 Mississippi$42,900
#49 West Virginia$42,900
#48 Arkansas$44,000
#47 South Dakota$44,000
#46 North Dakota$45,100

All 50 States — Real Estate Agent Salary

#StateSalary MonthlyCOL AdjustedCOL IndexTax Rate
#1California$85,250$7,104$60,0351429.3%
#2New York$82,500$6,875$59,35313910.9%
#3Hawaii$74,250$6,188$39,07919011%
#4Massachusetts$71,500$5,958$52,9631355%
#5Washington$70,400$5,867$61,217115None
#6Colorado$68,750$5,729$65,4761054.4%
#7New Jersey$68,750$5,729$56,81812110.75%
#8Connecticut$67,100$5,592$55,4551216.99%
#9Maryland$64,900$5,408$55,0001185.75%
#10Virginia$61,600$5,133$59,8061035.75%
#11Alaska$60,500$5,042$47,638127None
#12Oregon$60,500$5,042$53,5401139.9%
#13Texas$60,500$5,042$65,05493None
#14Florida$59,400$4,950$57,670103None
#15Nevada$59,400$4,950$57,115104None
#16Arizona$57,750$4,813$56,0681032.5%
#17Illinois$57,750$4,813$62,097934.95%
#18Utah$57,750$4,813$56,0681034.65%
#19Georgia$56,100$4,675$60,323935.49%
#20Minnesota$56,100$4,675$57,835979.85%
#21Delaware$55,000$4,583$53,9221026.6%
#22New Hampshire$55,000$4,583$49,107112None
#23North Carolina$53,900$4,492$56,737954.5%
#24Pennsylvania$53,900$4,492$57,340943.07%
#25Idaho$52,250$4,354$53,866975.8%
#26Rhode Island$52,250$4,354$47,9361095.99%
#27Tennessee$52,250$4,354$57,41891None
#28South Carolina$51,150$4,263$55,598926.4%
#29Montana$50,600$4,217$49,1261035.9%
#30Maine$49,500$4,125$45,4131097.15%
#31Ohio$49,500$4,125$55,618893.99%
#32Wisconsin$49,500$4,125$53,226937.65%
#33Indiana$48,400$4,033$53,778903.15%
#34Michigan$48,400$4,033$54,382894.25%
#35Missouri$48,400$4,033$55,000884.95%
#36Louisiana$47,850$3,988$52,582914.25%
#37Alabama$46,750$3,896$53,736875%
#38Iowa$46,750$3,896$51,944906%
#39Kansas$46,750$3,896$52,528895.7%
#40Kentucky$46,750$3,896$53,736874.5%
#41Nebraska$46,750$3,896$51,374915.84%
#42New Mexico$46,750$3,896$51,374915.9%
#43Oklahoma$46,750$3,896$54,360864.75%
#44Vermont$46,750$3,896$42,5001108.75%
#45Wyoming$46,750$3,896$49,21195None
#46North Dakota$45,100$3,758$48,495932.9%
#47Arkansas$44,000$3,667$52,381844.4%
#48South Dakota$44,000$3,667$48,35291None
#49Mississippi$42,900$3,575$51,687835%
#50West Virginia$42,900$3,575$51,071845.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state pays Real Estate Agents the most?

California pays the highest Real Estate Agent salary at $85,250/year. However, after adjusting for cost of living, Colorado offers the best real value at $65,476 adjusted.

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in 2026?

The national average Real Estate Agent salary is $55,165/year. This varies from $42,900 in Mississippi to $85,250 in California.

Which state is best for Real Estate Agents after cost of living?

Colorado offers the best cost-of-living adjusted Real Estate Agent salary at $65,476. This accounts for housing, taxes, groceries, and other expenses.

How much do Real Estate Agents make per month?

The average Real Estate Agent makes $4,597/month before taxes. After federal and state taxes, take-home pay ranges from $2,574 to $5,541/month.

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