SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IN is $48,300 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IN is $48,300 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 8.6%. Half of workers earn between $40,080 and $59,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,480 and the ninetieth at $60,300.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. South Bend leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 168th of 275 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,480 | −46.1% |
| 25th | $40,080 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $48,300 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $59,530 | +12.7% |
| 90th | $60,300 | +14.1% |
| Mean | $52,230 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $66,040 | — | |
| 2 | Lafayette | $49,190 | 130 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $48,810 | 260 | |
| 4 | Elkhart | $48,340 | 50 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $46,880 | 1,920 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $41,550 | 80 | |
| 7 | Terre Haute | $25,730 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,300 goes as far as $51,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,300 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,480 to $60,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $66,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $48,300, or $23.22 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 $52,830, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 8.6% lower. 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 Bloomington, IN earns more than $60,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,480 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 South Bend, at $66,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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