SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Southwest Maine
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Southwest Maine, ME the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $61,840 a year, which is 17.1% higher than the national figure of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southwest Maine, ME the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $61,840 a year, which is 17.1% higher than the national figure of $52,830. Half of workers earn between $48,210 and $61,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,470 and the ninetieth at $107,310.
Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 160th of 392 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | −42.3% |
| 25th | $48,210 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,840 | +17.1% |
| 75th | $61,840 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $107,310 | +103.1% |
| Mean | $63,210 | +19.6% |
Other metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $56,930 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $61,840 goes as far as $63,687 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,687US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,840 a year, 17.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,470 to $107,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $56,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Southwest Maine, ME?
The median annual wage is $61,840, or $29.73 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 Southwest Maine, ME is 17.1% 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 Southwest Maine, ME earns more than $107,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,470 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 Portland, at $56,930 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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