Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$52,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#27 of 48
2,940 employed here

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

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Maryland earns a median salary of $52,630 per year, or about $25.30 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $37,370 while the top 10% make $99,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,070 and $77,990 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,370$17.97
25th percentile (early career)$43,070$20.71
50th percentile (median)$52,630$25.30
75th percentile (experienced)$77,990$37.50
90th percentile (top earners)$99,990$48.07

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 27th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($52,630) 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 Maryland?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Maryland is $52,630 per year, or about $25.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,370 at the entry level to $99,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 0% more than the national median of $52,830. Maryland ranks 27th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $52,630 a year. About 2,940 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.