Real Estate Brokers Salary in Ohio
Real Estate Brokers in Ohio make a median of $45,850 a year, or about $22.05 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level real estate brokers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Real Estate Brokers salary by metro in Ohio
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $65K | +42% | 80 |
| Cincinnati | $58K | +27% | 120 |
| Cleveland | $52K | +14% | N/A |
| Akron | $42K | -8% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do real estate brokers make in Ohio?
The median is $45,850 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,900, and experienced real estate brokers can clear $120,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,194/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 37.2% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $50,137 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.