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Real Estate Agent Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$73,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.54/hr
▲ 40% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,094 #6 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in North Dakota, explained

Real estate agents in North Dakota earn a median of $73,920 per year ($35.54 per hour), which is 40% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $36,500, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $115,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $73,920 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $73,920 is worth about $83,094 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #6 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,500
$17.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,920
$35.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,920
$55.73/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $73,920 $83,094
Montana $79,100 $83,575 −$5,180
South Dakota $65,170 $73,567 +$8,750
Minnesota $46,410 $47,059 +$27,510

Real Estate Agent in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in North Dakota?

Real estate agents in North Dakota earn a median of $73,920 per year ($35.54 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay real estate agents well?

At $73,920, North Dakota pays 40% above the national median for real estate agents.

Real Estate Agent salary in other states

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