Real Estate Sales Agents, Washington
$78,160
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of wages roughly $45,850 to $109,970.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +47.9%
- US median
- $52,830
- Metro RPP
- 108.9
- Middle half
- $45,850 to $109,970
- OEWS employment
- 3,250
- SOC
- 41-9022
Real Estate Sales Agents in Washington pay a median $78,160 (May 2025), 47.9% above the US median of $52,830. At local prices (RPP 108.9), that median buys about what $71,772 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$78,160 in Washington buys about what $71,772 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.1 vs all-items 108.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Real Estate Sales Agents in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,160 | $45,850 to $109,970 | 108.9 |
| San Francisco | $70,990 | $56,250 to $93,890 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $58,160 | $36,430 to $75,420 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Washington?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $78,160.
- How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Real Estate Sales Agents?
- Local median pay is 47.9% above the national OEWS median of $52,830.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Washington is 108.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $78,160 has about the same purchasing power as $71,772 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.