Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Real Estate Sales Agents in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$38,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-28% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#48 of 48
1,640 employed here

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Arkansas?

Real Estate Sales Agents in Arkansas take home a median of $38,180 annually — roughly $18.36 an hour — which runs 28% below the national median of $52,830.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $24,600 while the top 10% make $100,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,640 and $86,260 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$24,600$11.83
25th percentile (early career)$30,640$14.73
50th percentile (median)$38,180$18.36
75th percentile (experienced)$86,260$41.47
90th percentile (top earners)$100,800$48.46

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 48th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$123,770
2New York$102,990
3New Jersey$99,990
4Alaska$89,170
5Nevada$79,990

Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Arkansas

Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($38,180) 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 Sales Agent make in Arkansas?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Arkansas is $38,180 per year, or about $18.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,600 at the entry level to $100,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 28% less than the national median of $52,830. Arkansas ranks 48th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,180 a year. About 1,640 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), 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.