SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $54,870 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 $54,870 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,830. Half of workers earn between $42,930 and $64,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,330 and the ninetieth at $91,670.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 157th of 266 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $42,930 | −18.7% |
| Median (50th) | $54,870 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $64,010 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $91,670 | +73.5% |
| Mean | $59,960 | +13.5% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $62,440 | 1,120 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $60,530 | 2,020 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $59,240 | 230 | |
| 4 | Janesville | $58,540 | 130 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $57,880 | 40 | |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $57,730 | 60 | |
| 7 | Racine | $57,370 | 90 | |
| 8 | Eau Claire | $54,080 | 130 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $52,050 | 90 | |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $51,130 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kenosha run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $54,870 goes as far as $58,310 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,870 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,330 to $91,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $62,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Kenosha, WI?
The median annual wage is $54,870, or $26.38 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 Kenosha, WI is 3.9% 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 Kenosha, WI earns more than $91,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,330 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 Madison, at $62,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Kenosha, WI. 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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