SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Rhode Island
Rhode Island · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rhode Island comes to $60,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,830 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rhode Island comes to $60,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,830 by 14.2%. Pay ranges from under $38,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,890 to $68,530.
Rhode Island ranks number 15th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Providence records the highest median at $58,580. Of the 545 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 314th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $41,890 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,310 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $68,530 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $122,430 | +131.7% |
| Mean | $64,260 | +21.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $58,580 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rhode Island run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $60,310 buys what $58,954 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,954US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,310 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,840 to $122,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 15th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Providence, at $58,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage is $60,310, or $28.99 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 Rhode Island is 14.2% 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 Rhode Island earns more than $122,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,840 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 Providence, at $58,580 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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