Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$46,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#35 of 48
3,680 employed here

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

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Indiana earns a median salary of $46,880 per year, or about $22.54 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $27,550 while the top 10% make $82,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,790 and $61,990 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,550$13.25
25th percentile (early career)$37,790$18.17
50th percentile (median)$46,880$22.54
75th percentile (experienced)$61,990$29.80
90th percentile (top earners)$82,270$39.55

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 35th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($46,880) 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 Indiana?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Indiana is $46,880 per year, or about $22.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,550 at the entry level to $82,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 11% less than the national median of $52,830. Indiana ranks 35th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,880 a year. About 3,680 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.