Missouri Median
$62,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $73,220
State Rank
#27 of 36
1,980 employed here
How much does a Real Estate Broker make in Missouri?
Real Estate Brokers in Missouri take home a median of $62,280 annually — roughly $29.94 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $73,220.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $31,590 while the top 10% make $111,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,260 and $80,280 a year.
Real Estate Broker salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,590 | $15.19 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,260 | $20.32 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,280 | $29.94 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,280 | $38.60 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $111,070 | $53.40 |
|
How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 27th out of 36 states and territories for Real Estate Broker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Real Estate Broker salary in other states
New Jersey $111,390Connecticut $105,800Utah $92,830Washington $82,790Alabama $82,630Michigan $82,510Maryland $81,550California $80,450New Mexico $80,340Colorado $79,970Virginia $77,270Vermont $76,920Indiana $75,000Hawaii $74,310Arizona $74,260Arkansas $73,800North Dakota $73,300Kansas $69,990Delaware $68,690Florida $66,010Alaska $65,820Ohio $64,510Texas $63,390Montana $63,240Oregon $63,070Illinois $62,540Tennessee $60,150West Virginia $58,960Idaho $57,660Maine $55,280North Carolina $52,830New Hampshire $51,490Iowa $50,140Mississippi $41,690Minnesota $39,850
Working as a Real Estate Broker in Missouri
Nationally, about 46,000 people work as Real Estate Brokers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($62,280) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Real Estate Broker make in Missouri?
The median Real Estate Broker salary in Missouri is $62,280 per year, or about $29.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,590 at the entry level to $111,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Real Estate Brokers about 15% less than the national median of $73,220. Missouri ranks 27th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Real Estate Brokers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $62,280 a year. About 1,980 Real Estate Brokers are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.