verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Real Estate Agent Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$47,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.68/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
900
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,271 #40 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Delaware, explained

Real estate agents in Delaware earn a median of $47,180 per year ($22.68 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $34,220, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $103,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $47,180 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $47,180 is worth about $47,271 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #40 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,220
$16.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,180
$22.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,140
$49.59/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $47,180 $47,271
New Jersey $99,990 $91,898 −$52,810
Pennsylvania $56,040 $57,435 −$8,860
Maryland $52,630 $50,143 −$5,450

Real Estate Agent in Delaware: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Delaware?

Real estate agents in Delaware earn a median of $47,180 per year ($22.68 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Delaware pay real estate agents well?

At $47,180, Delaware pays 11% below the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 900 work in the state.

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