Real Estate Sales Agents vs. Cashiers: Who Earns More?
Real Estate Sales Agents out-earn Cashiers by $20K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Real Estate Sales Agents land at $52,830 and Cashiers at $32,880. The education gap is real: real estate sales agent programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while cashier programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Real Estate Sales Agents is District of Columbia ($123,770); for Cashiers it's District of Columbia ($38,880).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Real Estate Sales Agents median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Real Estate Sales Agents or Cashiers?
Real Estate Sales Agents earn more nationally. The median is $52,830 for Real Estate Sales Agents versus $32,880 for Cashiers, a difference of $20K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Real Estate Sales Agents or Cashiers?
Real Estate Sales Agents has the better 10-year outlook at 3.1% projected growth, compared to -9.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Real Estate Sales Agents or Cashiers?
Real Estate Sales Agents 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 Sales Agents get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Real Estate Sales Agents at $123,770/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Real Estate Sales Agents vs. Cashiers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Real Estate Sales Agents earn $123,770 vs. $38,880 for Cashiers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.