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

Real Estate Agent Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$79,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.04/hr
▲ 50% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
5,150
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,944 #9 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Washington, explained

Real estate agents in Washington earn a median of $79,130 per year ($38.04 per hour), which is 50% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $48,680, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $114,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $79,130 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $79,130 is worth about $73,944 in national buying power — ranking Washington #9 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,680
$23.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,130
$38.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,090
$54.85/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $79,130 $73,944
Oregon $61,610 $59,607 +$17,520
Idaho $39,820 $41,699 +$39,310

Real Estate Agent in Washington: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Washington?

Real estate agents in Washington earn a median of $79,130 per year ($38.04 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Washington pay real estate agents well?

At $79,130, Washington pays 50% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 5,150 work in the state.

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