SOC 41-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Brokers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT comes to $83,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $73,220 by 14.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT comes to $83,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $73,220 by 14.3%. Pay ranges from under $47,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,600 to $125,700.
Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $92,830. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 132nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $66,600 | −9.0% |
| Median (50th) | $83,690 | +14.3% |
| 75th | $125,700 | +71.7% |
| 90th | $154,620 | +111.2% |
| Mean | $94,240 | +28.7% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $92,830 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $83,690 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$83,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,621US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,690 a year, 14.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,280 to $154,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $92,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Brokers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $83,690, or $40.24 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 14.3% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $154,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,280 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 Provo, at $92,830 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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