SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 7 metro areas compared
In Lynchburg, VA the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $59,880 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lynchburg, VA the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $59,880 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $52,830. Half of workers earn between $42,700 and $83,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,680 and the ninetieth at $91,130.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 310 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,680 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $42,700 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,880 | +13.3% |
| 75th | $83,410 | +57.9% |
| 90th | $91,130 | +72.5% |
| Mean | $62,010 | +17.4% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $64,850 | — | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | $62,940 | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $47,530 | 50 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $47,450 | 240 | |
| 5 | Harrisonburg | $47,370 | 70 | |
| 6 | Winchester | $46,110 | 60 | |
| 7 | Blacksburg | $44,570 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lynchburg sit close to the national average, so $59,880 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,228US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,880 a year, 13.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,680 to $91,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $64,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Lynchburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $59,880, or $28.79 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 Lynchburg, VA is 13.3% 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 Lynchburg, VA earns more than $91,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,680 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 Richmond, at $64,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Lynchburg, VA. 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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