SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Central North Carolina
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
At $56,120, median pay for Real Estate Sales Agents in Central North Carolina, NC tracks the national median of $52,830 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,120, median pay for Real Estate Sales Agents in Central North Carolina, NC tracks the national median of $52,830 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $111,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,110 to $80,190.
Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $76,500. Of the 438 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 175th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $46,110 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $56,120 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $80,190 | +51.8% |
| 90th | $111,320 | +110.7% |
| Mean | $75,070 | +42.1% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $76,500 | 110 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $63,930 | 3,190 | |
| 3 | Durham | $60,230 | 280 | |
| 4 | Raleigh | $49,970 | 2,150 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $47,450 | 250 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $47,260 | 200 | |
| 7 | Asheville | $45,640 | — | |
| 8 | Wilmington | $42,260 | 580 | |
| 9 | Rocky Mount | $41,530 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $56,120 goes as far as $59,512 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,512US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,120 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,120 to $111,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $76,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Central North Carolina, NC?
The median annual wage is $56,120, or $26.98 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 Central North Carolina, NC is 6.2% 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 Central North Carolina, NC earns more than $111,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,120 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 Greenville, at $76,500 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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