SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Palm Bay, FL is $79,250 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 Palm Bay, FL is $79,250 per year, well above the national median of $52,830. The gap of 50.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,280 to $154,620.
The area has 730 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Wildwood leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 100th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | −27.8% |
| 25th | $45,280 | −14.3% |
| Median (50th) | $79,250 | +50.0% |
| 75th | $154,620 | +192.7% |
| 90th | $154,620 | +192.7% |
| Mean | $105,970 | +100.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $63,630 | 260 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $62,630 | 4,470 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $61,450 | 1,070 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $49,440 | — | |
| 5 | Crestview | $49,330 | 200 | |
| 6 | North Port | $49,260 | 710 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $48,540 | 4,210 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $48,240 | 590 | |
| 9 | Miami | $47,080 | 9,160 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $47,070 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $79,250 buys what $76,644 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 45.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,644US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,250 a year, 50.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,120 to $154,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $63,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $79,250, or $38.10 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 Palm Bay, FL is 50.0% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $154,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,120 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 Wildwood, at $63,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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