Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$46,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#40 of 48
5,130 employed here

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

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Ohio earns a median salary of $46,240 per year, or about $22.23 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $29,990 while the top 10% make $96,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,460 and $59,290 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,990$14.42
25th percentile (early career)$36,460$17.53
50th percentile (median)$46,240$22.23
75th percentile (experienced)$59,290$28.50
90th percentile (top earners)$96,840$46.56

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 40th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($46,240) 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 Ohio?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Ohio is $46,240 per year, or about $22.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,990 at the entry level to $96,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 12% less than the national median of $52,830. Ohio ranks 40th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,240 a year. About 5,130 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.