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Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in New Jersey

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make in New Jersey?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$99,990
Median Annual Salary
▲ +50.0% vs 2024
$92,310
Mean Salary
$99,990
Median Salary
$48.07
Hourly Rate

Real Estate Sales Agents salary by percentile in New Jersey

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Real Estate Sales Agents salary in New Jersey — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey.10thBottom 10% earn less than $47,130$47,13025th25% earn less than $63,000$63,000MedianHalf earn more than $99,990$99,99075th75% earn less than $111,990$111,99090thTop 10% earn more than $124,990$124,990

Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey earn a median salary of $99,990 per year ($8,332/month). This is 69.5% above the national average of $58,977. New Jersey ranks #3 out of 48 states for Real Estate Sales Agents pay. Salaries increased by 50.0% compared to 2024.

About This Job: Real Estate Sales Agents

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Top Skills

Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Negotiation
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Coordination
3.75

Key Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.84
Sales and Marketing
4.7
English Language
4.35
Law and Government
3.95
Administrative
3.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (42.9% of workers)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey

Salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey range from $47,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $124,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,000 and $111,990.

Median $99,990
P10: $47,130 P25: $63,000 P75: $111,990 P90: $124,990
10th
$47,130
25th
$63,000
Median
$99,990
75th
$111,990
90th
$124,990
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $47,130 $22.66 $3,927
25th Percentile $63,000 $30.29 $5,250
Median (50th) $99,990 $48.07 $8,332
75th Percentile $111,990 $53.84 $9,332
90th Percentile (Experienced) $124,990 $60.09 $10,415

Note: The mean (average) salary of $92,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#3
New Jersey ranks #3 of 48 states
$58,977
National avg. for Real Estate Sales Agents
+69.5%
vs. national average
Above Average

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Real Estate Sales Agents Salary by State

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey is $99,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $92,310.
What is the salary range for a Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey?
Salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey range from $47,130 at the 10th percentile to $124,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,000 and $111,990.
What is the starting salary for a Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey?
Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents positions in New Jersey typically start around $47,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,000 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Real Estate Sales Agents in New Jersey is approximately $48.07 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.

Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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