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Real Estate Agent Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$57,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.83/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
2,210
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,156 #18 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Michigan, explained

Real estate agents in Michigan earn a median of $57,880 per year ($27.83 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $31,590, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $104,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $57,880 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $57,880 is worth about $60,156 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #18 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,590
$15.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,880
$27.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,170
$50.08/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $57,880 $60,156
Wisconsin $58,120 $61,767 −$240
Indiana $46,880 $50,231 +$11,000
Ohio $46,240 $49,842 +$11,640

Real Estate Agent in Michigan: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Michigan?

Real estate agents in Michigan earn a median of $57,880 per year ($27.83 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Michigan pay real estate agents well?

At $57,880, Michigan pays 10% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 2,210 work in the state.

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