Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Pennsylvania
Real Estate Sales Agents in Pennsylvania make a median of $53,590 a year, or about $25.77 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level real estate sales agents (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary by metro in Pennsylvania
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $60K | +12% | 30 |
| Reading | $59K | +9% | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $57K | +6% | 730 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $55K | +3% | 240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $54K | +2% | 3,230 |
| State College | $50K | -7% | 70 |
| Gettysburg | $49K | -9% | 40 |
| Erie | $49K | -9% | 50 |
| York-Hanover | $47K | -13% | 120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $46K | -13% | 160 |
| Lancaster | $46K | -14% | 180 |
| Chambersburg | $45K | -16% | 30 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $40K | -25% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do real estate sales agents make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $53,590 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,950, and experienced real estate sales agents can clear $116,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,621/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 37.3% 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 sales agents salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 sales agents salary is worth about $56,428 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do real estate sales agents 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.