SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $49,440 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $49,440 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,830. Half of workers earn between $41,010 and $74,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,110 and the ninetieth at $104,760.
Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 236th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $41,010 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,440 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $74,500 | +41.0% |
| 90th | $104,760 | +98.3% |
| Mean | $63,250 | +19.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $79,250 | 730 | |
| 2 | Wildwood | $63,630 | 260 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $62,630 | 4,470 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $61,450 | 1,070 | |
| 5 | Crestview | $49,330 | 200 | |
| 6 | North Port | $49,260 | 710 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $48,540 | 4,210 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $48,240 | 590 | |
| 9 | Miami | $47,080 | 9,160 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $47,070 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,440 buys what $47,814 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,814US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,440 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,110 to $104,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $79,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,440, or $23.77 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 Cape Coral, FL is 6.4% 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 Cape Coral, FL earns more than $104,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,110 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 Palm Bay, at $79,250 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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