SOC 41-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Brokers — North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Brokers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is $84,910 per year, 16.0% above the national median of $73,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Real Estate Brokers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is $84,910 per year, 16.0% above the national median of $73,220. Half of workers earn between $58,900 and $116,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,400 and the ninetieth at $174,630.
Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $91,770. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,400 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $58,900 | −19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $84,910 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $116,520 | +59.1% |
| 90th | $174,630 | +138.5% |
| Mean | $93,790 | +28.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $91,770 | — | |
| 2 | Bakersfield | $89,150 | 50 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $80,450 | — | |
| 4 | Oxnard | $75,330 | — | |
| 5 | Riverside | $58,760 | 760 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $84,910 buys what $76,703 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,703US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,910 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,400 to $174,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $91,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Brokers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $84,910, or $40.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,220, so pay in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is 16.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA earns more than $174,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Los Angeles, at $91,770 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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