SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Utah
Utah · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $50,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $50,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,830. Half of workers earn between $37,120 and $60,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,290 and the ninetieth at $82,790.
The area has 4,240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 29th by median wage. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 438th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,290 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $37,120 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,720 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $60,090 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $82,790 | +56.7% |
| Mean | $53,610 | +1.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $52,990 | 2,020 | |
| 2 | St. George | $51,800 | — | |
| 3 | Ogden | $51,440 | 570 | |
| 4 | Logan | $47,900 | 160 | |
| 5 | Provo | $39,740 | 870 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $50,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,284US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,720 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,290 to $82,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $52,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Utah?
The median annual wage is $50,720, or $24.38 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 Utah is 4.0% 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 Utah earns more than $82,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,290 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 Salt Lake City, at $52,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,240 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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