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Real Estate Brokers Salary in Massachusetts

Real Estate Brokers in Massachusetts make a median of $112,180 a year, or about $53.93 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $189K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$112K
Median annual
$53.93/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$189K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $112K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$6,808/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden30.2% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$112,180/yr
After rent$4,752/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Real Estate Brokers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $48,450, 25th percentile $74,540, median $112,180, 75th percentile $163,370, 90th percentile $188,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$75KMedian$112K75th$163K90th$189K
Bar chart showing Real Estate Brokers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $48,450, 25th percentile $74,540, median $112,180, 75th percentile $163,370, 90th percentile $188,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level real estate brokers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K.Top earners bring in $189K or more - a $140K spread from bottom to top.

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Real Estate Brokers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Iowa$117K+62%740
Massachusetts$112K+55%N/A
New York$94K+30%N/A
New Jersey$93K+29%N/A
Connecticut$91K+26%N/A
Nevada$87K+20%310
Maryland$83K+14%N/A
Vermont$82K+14%N/A
California$82K+14%7,250
Washington$81K+13%110
Utah$81K+12%400
New Mexico$78K+8%290
Indiana$76K+6%840
Pennsylvania$75K+4%1,100
Oregon$71K-2%1,620

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Frequently asked questions

How much do real estate brokers make in Massachusetts?

The median is $112,180 a year - that works out to about $53.93 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,450, and experienced real estate brokers can clear $188,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $112K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,808/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.2% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $112,180 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.

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