SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — South Arkansas
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in South Arkansas, AR is $42,260 per year, 20.0% below 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 South Arkansas, AR is $42,260 per year, 20.0% below the national median of $52,830. Pay ranges from under $23,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,970 to $81,330.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Jonesboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 217th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,730 | −55.1% |
| 25th | $32,970 | −37.6% |
| Median (50th) | $42,260 | −20.0% |
| 75th | $81,330 | +53.9% |
| 90th | $94,860 | +79.6% |
| Mean | $53,090 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $43,860 | — | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $38,710 | 600 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $38,080 | 500 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $37,120 | — | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $35,530 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $42,260 goes as far as $48,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,260 a year, 20.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,730 to $94,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $43,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in South Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $42,260, or $20.32 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 South Arkansas, AR is 20.0% 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 South Arkansas, AR earns more than $94,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,730 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 Jonesboro, at $43,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in South Arkansas, AR. 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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