SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — New Jersey
New Jersey · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey is $99,990 per year, well above the national median of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey is $99,990 per year, well above the national median of $52,830. The gap of 89.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,000 to $111,990.
Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 3rd by median wage. Atlantic City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 168th of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | −10.8% |
| 25th | $63,000 | +19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $99,990 | +89.3% |
| 75th | $111,990 | +112.0% |
| 90th | $124,990 | +136.6% |
| Mean | $92,310 | +74.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $58,890 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $99,990 buys what $91,903 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 74.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,903US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,990 a year, 89.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,130 to $124,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $58,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $99,990, or $48.07 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 New Jersey is 89.3% 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 New Jersey earns more than $124,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,130 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 Atlantic City, at $58,890 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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