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Real Estate Brokers vs. Cashiers: Who Earns More?

Real Estate Brokerss out-earn Cashierss by $40K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Real Estate Brokerss land at $73,220 and Cashierss at $32,880. The education gap is real: real estate broker programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while cashier programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Real Estate Brokerss is New Jersey ($111,390); for Cashierss it's District of Columbia ($38,880).

Real Estate Brokers
Cashiers
Median salary
$73,220
$32,880
Hourly rate
$35.2/hr
$15.81/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$37,110
$24,530
Senior level (90th %)
$143,300
$40,410
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
46,100
3,089,410
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
-3%
Category
Sales
Sales
Top-paying state
New Jersey
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Real Estate Brokers median pay.

State
Real Estate Brokers
Cashiers
New Jersey
$111,390
$34,590
Connecticut
$105,800
$35,550
Washington
$82,790
$38,720
Maryland
$81,550
$34,390
California
$80,450
$37,100
Colorado
$79,970
$36,870
Vermont
$76,920
$35,720
Hawaii
$74,310
$36,780
Arizona
$74,260
$34,600
Alaska
$65,820
$36,130
Montana
$63,240
$34,190
Oregon
$63,070
$35,300
Illinois
$62,540
$34,490
Maine
$55,280
$34,930
Minnesota
$39,850
$34,620

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Real Estate Brokerss or Cashierss?

Real Estate Brokerss earn more nationally. The median is $73,220 for Real Estate Brokerss versus $32,880 for Cashierss, a difference of $40K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Real Estate Brokers or Cashiers?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Real Estate Brokers or Cashiers?

Real Estate Brokers typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Cashiers requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Real Estate Brokerss get paid the most?

New Jersey is the top-paying state for Real Estate Brokerss at $111,390/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Real Estate Brokers vs. Cashiers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New Jersey, Real Estate Brokerss earn $111,390 vs. $34,590 for Cashierss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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