Real Estate Brokers Salary
Real Estate Brokers in Killeen-Temple, TX make a median of $47,870 a year, or about $23.02 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.
So what does $48K get you in Killeen-Temple?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Killeen-Temple’s Regional Price Parity (91.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Killeen-Temple
Pay for real estate brokers in Killeen-Temple runs about 35% below the U.S. median of $73K. Rent runs $1,023/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.1 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for real estate brokers in metros near Killeen-Temple, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $71K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $67K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $64K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $99K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Killeen-Temple, TX
Entry-level real estate brokers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Real Estate Brokers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Real Estate Brokers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $111K | +52% | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | $106K | +44% | N/A |
| Utah | $93K | +27% | N/A |
| Washington | $83K | +13% | N/A |
| Alabama | $83K | +13% | 460 |
| Michigan | $83K | +13% | 1,150 |
| Maryland | $82K | +11% | 430 |
| California | $80K | +10% | 8,430 |
| New Mexico | $80K | +10% | N/A |
| Colorado | $80K | +9% | 3,280 |
| Virginia | $77K | +6% | 1,500 |
| Vermont | $77K | +5% | 80 |
| Indiana | $75K | +2% | 740 |
| Hawaii | $74K | +1% | 160 |
| Arizona | $74K | +1% | 3,790 |
| Arkansas | $74K | +1% | 120 |
| North Dakota | $73K | +0% | 80 |
| Kansas | $70K | -4% | 290 |
| Delaware | $69K | -6% | 100 |
| Florida | $66K | -10% | 3,640 |
| Alaska | $66K | -10% | 100 |
| Ohio | $65K | -12% | N/A |
| Texas | $63K | -13% | 2,040 |
| Montana | $63K | -14% | 400 |
| Oregon | $63K | -14% | 1,670 |
| Illinois | $63K | -15% | 990 |
| Missouri | $62K | -15% | 1,980 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -18% | 540 |
| West Virginia | $59K | -19% | 140 |
| Idaho | $58K | -21% | 380 |
| Maine | $55K | -25% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $53K | -28% | 1,560 |
| New Hampshire | $51K | -30% | 120 |
| Iowa | $50K | -32% | N/A |
| Mississippi | $42K | -43% | 60 |
| Minnesota | $40K | -46% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a real estate broker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Killeen-Temple?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $48K, rent takes 30.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,023/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for real estate brokers in Killeen-Temple?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new real estate brokers typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,834/month. At HUD’s $1,023/month FMR, rent would take 56% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is real estate broker a high-paying job in Killeen-Temple?
Local pay runs 35% below the national median — $48K here vs. $73K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Killeen-Temple compare to the national average for real estate brokers?
Killeen-Temple pays $48K median vs. the U.S. average of $73K — that’s -35%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $53K — below the national median.
How much do real estate brokers make in Killeen-Temple, TX?
The median is $47,870 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,570, and experienced real estate brokers can clear $105,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Killeen-Temple?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,375/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,023/month, which eats 30.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a real estate brokers salary go in Killeen-Temple?
Killeen-Temple has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median real estate brokers salary is worth about $52,547 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do real estate brokers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.