Georgia Median
$46,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#37 of 48
9,940 employed here
How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Georgia?
Real Estate Sales Agents in Georgia take home a median of $46,730 annually — roughly $22.47 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $52,830.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $30,220 while the top 10% make $130,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,980 and $73,880 a year.
Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,220 | $14.53 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,980 | $17.78 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,730 | $22.47 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,880 | $35.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $130,460 | $62.72 |
|
How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 37th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Real Estate Sales Agent salary in other states
District of Columbia $123,770New York $102,990New Jersey $99,990Alaska $89,170Nevada $79,990Washington $79,130Montana $79,100New Mexico $76,170North Dakota $73,920South Dakota $65,170Virginia $63,980Colorado $63,670Oregon $61,610Alabama $60,890Rhode Island $60,310Illinois $59,220West Virginia $59,050Arizona $58,780Kentucky $58,610Wisconsin $58,120Michigan $57,880New Hampshire $57,620California $57,560Maine $56,930South Carolina $56,580Pennsylvania $56,040Maryland $52,630North Carolina $51,240Utah $50,720Wyoming $49,990Florida $49,310Oklahoma $47,980Nebraska $47,240Delaware $47,180Indiana $46,880Connecticut $46,770Minnesota $46,410Tennessee $46,250Ohio $46,240Hawaii $46,220Louisiana $45,850Texas $45,740Missouri $43,960Idaho $39,820Kansas $39,770Mississippi $39,550Arkansas $38,180
Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Georgia
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 Georgia pay ($46,730) 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 Georgia?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Georgia is $46,730 per year, or about $22.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,220 at the entry level to $130,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 12% less than the national median of $52,830. Georgia ranks 37th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,730 a year. About 9,940 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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