Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$45,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#43 of 48
22,250 employed here

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

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Texas earns a median salary of $45,740 per year, or about $21.99 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $29,110 while the top 10% make $120,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,920 and $74,660 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,110$14.00
25th percentile (early career)$36,920$17.75
50th percentile (median)$45,740$21.99
75th percentile (experienced)$74,660$35.89
90th percentile (top earners)$120,050$57.72

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 43rd 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($45,740) 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 Texas?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Texas is $45,740 per year, or about $21.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,110 at the entry level to $120,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 13% less than the national median of $52,830. Texas ranks 43rd out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,740 a year. About 22,250 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.