SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Ohio
Ohio · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $46,240 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 12.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $46,240 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 12.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,460 and $59,290. The lowest tenth earn under $29,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,840.
The area has 5,130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ohio ranks number 40th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $48,540. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 574th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,990 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $36,460 | −31.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,240 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $59,290 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $96,840 | +83.3% |
| Mean | $59,310 | +12.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $48,540 | 1,430 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $45,810 | 40 | |
| 3 | Canton | $45,620 | 200 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $44,320 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $43,990 | 110 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $43,570 | 180 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $43,220 | 220 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $41,970 | 1,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,240 goes as far as $49,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,240 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,990 to $96,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $48,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $46,240, or $22.23 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 Ohio is 12.5% 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 Ohio earns more than $96,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,990 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 Cincinnati, at $48,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,130 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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