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Real Estate Agent Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$60,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.99/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,966 #21 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Rhode Island, explained

Real estate agents in Rhode Island earn a median of $60,310 per year ($28.99 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $38,840, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $122,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $60,310 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $60,310 is worth about $58,966 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #21 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,840
$18.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,310
$28.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,430
$58.86/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $60,310 $58,966
Connecticut $46,770 $45,140 +$13,540

Real Estate Agent in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Rhode Island?

Real estate agents in Rhode Island earn a median of $60,310 per year ($28.99 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay real estate agents well?

At $60,310, Rhode Island pays 14% above the national median for real estate agents.

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