Highest-paying states for real estate brokers
New Jersey leads at $111,390 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $111,390 | $100,500–$111,390 |
| Alabama | $82,630 | $75,260–$82,630 |
| Michigan | $82,510 | $64,680–$111,770 |
| Maryland | $81,550 | $56,320–$125,860 |
| California | $80,450 | $41,600–$108,690 |
| Colorado | $79,970 | $55,750–$100,310 |
| Virginia | $77,270 | $55,430–$127,260 |
| Vermont | $76,920 | $66,180–$87,710 |
| Indiana | $75,000 | $43,280–$128,110 |
| Hawaii | $74,310 | $49,200–$88,820 |
| Arizona | $74,260 | $52,040–$74,260 |
| Arkansas | $73,800 | $36,430–$83,680 |
| North Dakota | $73,300 | $73,300–$73,300 |
| Kansas | $69,990 | $44,670–$76,520 |
| Delaware | $68,690 | $60,450–$72,240 |
| Florida | $66,010 | $48,310–$116,100 |
| Alaska | $65,820 | $46,250–$100,360 |
| Texas | $63,390 | $42,550–$85,660 |
| Montana | $63,240 | $37,360–$88,760 |
| Oregon | $63,070 | $49,300–$83,540 |
| Illinois | $62,540 | $51,590–$105,670 |
| Missouri | $62,280 | $42,260–$80,280 |
| Tennessee | $60,150 | $36,620–$72,660 |
| West Virginia | $58,960 | $47,670–$96,390 |
| Idaho | $57,660 | $57,460–$99,650 |
| North Carolina | $52,830 | $46,050–$74,010 |
| New Hampshire | $51,490 | $47,720–$76,600 |
| Mississippi | $41,690 | $33,340–$86,640 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.