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

Real Estate Agent Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$46,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.23/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
5,130
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,842 #36 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Ohio, explained

Real estate agents in Ohio earn a median of $46,240 per year ($22.23 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $29,990, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $96,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $46,240 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $46,240 is worth about $49,842 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #36 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

See the full Real Estate Agent Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,990
$14.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,240
$22.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,840
$46.56/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $46,240 $49,842
West Virginia $59,050 $65,980 −$12,810
Kentucky $58,610 $65,007 −$12,370
Michigan $57,880 $60,156 −$11,640
Pennsylvania $56,040 $57,435 −$9,800
Indiana $46,880 $50,231 −$640

Real Estate Agent in Ohio: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Ohio?

Real estate agents in Ohio earn a median of $46,240 per year ($22.23 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Ohio pay real estate agents well?

At $46,240, Ohio pays 12% below the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 5,130 work in the state.

Real Estate Agent salary in other states

All 48 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Ohio