Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$43,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#44 of 48
1,590 employed here

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

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Missouri earns a median salary of $43,960 per year, or about $21.13 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $30,160 while the top 10% make $104,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,180 and $63,600 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,160$14.50
25th percentile (early career)$37,180$17.88
50th percentile (median)$43,960$21.13
75th percentile (experienced)$63,600$30.58
90th percentile (top earners)$104,770$50.37

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 44th 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($43,960) 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 Missouri?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Missouri is $43,960 per year, or about $21.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,160 at the entry level to $104,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 17% less than the national median of $52,830. Missouri ranks 44th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,960 a year. About 1,590 Real Estate Sales Agents 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.