Real Estate Sales Agents
Role Overview
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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $97,440 |
| Alaska | $85,800 |
| Massachusetts | $85,170 |
| Vermont | $82,630 |
| New Mexico | $79,790 |
| Washington | $76,980 |
| New Jersey | $66,680 |
| California | $62,420 |
| North Dakota | $61,830 |
| Virginia | $61,790 |
| Colorado | $61,690 |
| Maine | $59,990 |
| West Virginia | $57,550 |
| Montana | $56,670 |
| Georgia | $56,190 |
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Median Annual Salary
$56,320
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.1%
Avg. annual openings
36.6k
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