SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $58,120 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is $58,120 a year, which is 10.0% higher than the national figure of $52,830. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,210 and $72,000. The lowest tenth earn under $37,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,780.
The area has 5,680 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Wisconsin ranks number 20th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $62,440. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 400th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $45,210 | −14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,120 | +10.0% |
| 75th | $72,000 | +36.3% |
| 90th | $96,780 | +83.2% |
| Mean | $64,190 | +21.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $62,440 | 1,120 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $60,530 | 2,020 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $59,240 | 230 | |
| 4 | Janesville | $58,540 | 130 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $57,880 | 40 | |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $57,730 | 60 | |
| 7 | Racine | $57,370 | 90 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $54,870 | 140 | |
| 9 | Eau Claire | $54,080 | 130 | |
| 10 | La Crosse | $52,050 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,120 goes as far as $61,764 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,764US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,120 a year, 10.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,960 to $96,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,680 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $62,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $58,120, or $27.94 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 Wisconsin is 10.0% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $96,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,960 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 Madison, at $62,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,680 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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