SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — East Kentucky
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in East Kentucky, KY comes to $62,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,830 by 19.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in East Kentucky, KY comes to $62,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,830 by 19.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,430 and $72,310. The lowest tenth earn under $35,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,780.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Lexington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,460. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 65th of 252 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,920 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $47,430 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,900 | +19.1% |
| 75th | $72,310 | +36.9% |
| 90th | $89,780 | +69.9% |
| Mean | $65,270 | +23.5% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $55,460 | 200 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,480 | — | |
| 3 | Bowling Green | $38,760 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $62,900 goes as far as $69,734 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,734US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,900 a year, 19.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,920 to $89,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $55,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in East Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $62,900, or $30.24 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 East Kentucky, KY is 19.1% 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 East Kentucky, KY earns more than $89,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,920 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 Lexington, at $55,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in East Kentucky, KY. 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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