SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA is $26,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $52,830 — a gap of 49.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA is $26,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $52,830 — a gap of 49.8%. Half of workers earn between $22,270 and $49,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,270 and the ninetieth at $75,080.
Within the state, Davenport records the highest median at $46,980. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 386th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,270 | −57.8% |
| 25th | $22,270 | −57.8% |
| Median (50th) | $26,520 | −49.8% |
| 75th | $49,420 | −6.5% |
| 90th | $75,080 | +42.1% |
| Mean | $44,860 | −15.1% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport | $46,980 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $26,520 goes as far as $30,205 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,205US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,520 a year, 49.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,270 to $75,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Davenport, at $46,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $26,520, or $12.75 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 Cedar Rapids, IA is 49.8% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA earns more than $75,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,270 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 Davenport, at $46,980 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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