SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — West Northwestern Ohio
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH is $43,220 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH is $43,220 a year, trailing the national median of $52,830 by 18.2%. Half of workers earn between $36,430 and $74,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,140 and the ninetieth at $90,700.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 304th of 409 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | −39.2% |
| 25th | $36,430 | −31.0% |
| Median (50th) | $43,220 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $74,210 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $90,700 | +71.7% |
| Mean | $54,130 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $48,540 | 1,430 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $45,810 | 40 | |
| 3 | Canton | $45,620 | 200 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $44,320 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $43,990 | 110 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $43,570 | 180 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $43,220 | 220 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $41,970 | 1,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Northwestern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $43,220 goes as far as $46,573 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,573US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,220 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,140 to $90,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $48,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in West Northwestern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $43,220, or $20.78 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 West Northwestern Ohio, OH is 18.2% 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 West Northwestern Ohio, OH earns more than $90,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,140 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 Cincinnati, at $48,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH. 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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