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Real Estate Agent Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$60,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.28/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
1,580
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,552 #11 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Alabama, explained

Real estate agents in Alabama earn a median of $60,890 per year ($29.28 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $24,750, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $236,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $60,890 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $60,890 is worth about $68,552 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #11 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$24,750
$11.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,890
$29.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$236,210
$113.56/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $60,890 $68,552
Florida $49,310 $47,682 +$11,580
Georgia $46,730 $48,529 +$14,160
Tennessee $46,250 $50,343 +$14,640
Mississippi $39,550 $45,484 +$21,340

Real Estate Agent in Alabama: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Alabama?

Real estate agents in Alabama earn a median of $60,890 per year ($29.28 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Alabama pay real estate agents well?

At $60,890, Alabama pays 15% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 1,580 work in the state.

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