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Real Estate Agent Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$56,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.94/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
5,510
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,435 #24 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Real estate agents in Pennsylvania earn a median of $56,040 per year ($26.94 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $31,500, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $95,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $56,040 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $56,040 is worth about $57,435 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #24 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,500
$15.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,040
$26.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,760
$46.04/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $56,040 $57,435
New York $102,990 $95,431 −$46,950
New Jersey $99,990 $91,898 −$43,950
West Virginia $59,050 $65,980 −$3,010
Maryland $52,630 $50,143 +$3,410
Delaware $47,180 $47,271 +$8,860
Ohio $46,240 $49,842 +$9,800

Real Estate Agent in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Pennsylvania?

Real estate agents in Pennsylvania earn a median of $56,040 per year ($26.94 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay real estate agents well?

At $56,040, Pennsylvania pays 6% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 5,510 work in the state.

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