SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO is $45,100 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 14.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO is $45,100 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 14.6%. Half of workers earn between $37,040 and $87,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,040 and the ninetieth at $121,090.
Fort Collins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 574th of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $37,040 | −29.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,100 | −14.6% |
| 75th | $87,990 | +66.6% |
| 90th | $121,090 | +129.2% |
| Mean | $67,260 | +27.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $79,380 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $45,100 buys what $43,744 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,744US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,100 a year, 14.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,040 to $121,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $79,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $45,100, or $21.68 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 Denver, CO is 14.6% 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 Denver, CO earns more than $121,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,040 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 Fort Collins, at $79,380 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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