SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Walla Walla, WA is $97,470 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 Walla Walla, WA is $97,470 per year, well above the national median of $52,830. The gap of 84.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $66,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,930 to $126,440.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Olympia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 34th of 162 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,190 | +25.3% |
| 25th | $76,930 | +45.6% |
| Median (50th) | $97,470 | +84.5% |
| 75th | $126,440 | +139.3% |
| 90th | $136,990 | +159.3% |
| Mean | $99,930 | +89.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympia | $82,500 | 180 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $79,990 | 3,790 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $75,340 | 80 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $73,540 | 40 | |
| 5 | Kennewick | $72,990 | 80 | |
| 6 | Yakima | $72,520 | 40 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $72,290 | 70 | |
| 8 | Bellingham | $72,010 | 100 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $69,260 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $97,470 buys what $91,093 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 72.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,093US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,470 a year, 84.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,190 to $136,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Olympia, at $82,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $97,470, or $46.86 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 Walla Walla, WA is 84.5% 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $136,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,190 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 Olympia, at $82,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Walla Walla, WA. 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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