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Real Estate Brokers Salary in Washington

Real Estate Brokers in Washington make a median of $81,450 a year, or about $39.16 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $167K for experienced workers.

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

$81K
Median annual
$39.16/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$167K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $81K get you in Washington?

Take-home$5,474/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,550/mo
Rent burden28.3%
COL-adjusted salary$81,450/yr
After rent$3,924/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Washington

Bar chart showing Real Estate Brokers salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $43,340, 25th percentile $66,460, median $81,450, 75th percentile $100,300, 90th percentile $166,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$66KMedian$81K75th$100K90th$167K
Bar chart showing Real Estate Brokers salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $43,340, 25th percentile $66,460, median $81,450, 75th percentile $100,300, 90th percentile $166,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level real estate brokers (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K.Top earners bring in $167K or more - a $123K 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 Washington?

The median is $81,450 a year - that works out to about $39.16 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,340, and experienced real estate brokers can clear $166,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $81K enough to live in Washington?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,474/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,550/month (median of metro areas), which eats 28.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a real estate brokers salary go in Washington?

Washington 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 $81,450 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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